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Nutrition Basics(2)

Course Description: This course offers a detailed introduction to micronutrients essential for human health. It covers the functions, food sources, requirements, and effects of deficiency or toxicity for fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins, macrominerals, trace minerals, and ultratrace minerals. Students will explore the role of these nutrients in maintaining optimal health and preventing disorders.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: CNUT210
Objectives of the course :

The objective of this course is to provide students with knowledge of micronutrient functions, food sources, and nutritional requirements across different age groups. Students will learn to identify nutrient deficiencies and toxicities and apply this knowledge to support health and prevent nutritional disorders.

Course outputs :

1. Identify the functions of micronutrients and their importance in supporting human health.
Discuss the role of minerals in health and disease.
3. Differentiating between water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins.
4. Develop decision-making skills to assess micronutrient needs for optimal health and disease prevention.

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  • Last updated: 2026-06-30

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