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Nutrition and Immunity in Humans

Course Description: Introduction to the Human Immune System – Nutritional Status and Immune Response - Immunodeficiency in the Elderly and its Relationship with Nutrition - Nutritional Factors That Modulate the Immune Response - The Effect of Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding on Immunity – The Effect of Macronutrients and Micronutrients on the Immune System - Essential Amino Acids for the Immune System - The Effect of Fatty Acids on the Immune Response - Reducing Disease Risk Through Nutritional Modulation.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: BCH 301
Objectives of the course :

1. Understand the relationship between nutrition and immune response.
2. Understanding the effect of different foods on the immune response.
3. Understanding the effect of amino acids, fatty acids, and other elements and nutrients on the immune response.
4. Understanding how to reduce the risk of illness through dietary modifications.

Course outputs :

1. Determine the type of relationship between nutrition and the immune response.
2. Determining the impact of different foods on the immune response.
Understanding and recognizing the role of nutrients in the immune response.
4. Use course outputs to reduce disease risk through dietary modifications.

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  • Last updated: July 7, 2026

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