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    Welcome to Nutrition I!

    Zoom link for live sessions: https://adelaide.zoom.us/j/81083863055?pwd=SVkyQThpcklaUFg3L3NVU0dFVDNJQT09

    Nutrition I









    This course provides an overview of fundamental knowledge in food and nutrition

    In this course, you will develop knowledge of food composition, an understanding of the fundamental concepts of nutrition and the links between food, nutrition and health. You will learn about dietary guidelines and healthy eating, and evaluate your diet quality and its impact on your health. You will investigate food and discover what different types of food consist of, how foods are divided into food groups, and learn about nutrient recommendations (nutrient reference values).
    You will explore the major roles and functions of the principal nutrients and the metabolism of these nutrients in the human body. Nutrient calculations and evaluation of energy density of foods are big parts of the course.
    You will be introduced to the principles of nutrition research and the translation of nutrition research into nutrient recommendations, dietary guidelines and recommended daily food patterns. You will also learn about report writing. You will evaluate scientific literature and communicate your research findings in the context of nutrition.