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BASICS OF NUTRITION COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GAS118 BASICS OF NUTRITION 2 3 3 6

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Define nutrition by specifying the importance of each nutrient for health.
Explain the basic principles of nutrition to inform friends and colleagues.
Calculate the daily physiological energy requirement by applying the principles of nutrition.
Explain the relationship between nutrition and health according to physiological requirements and nutritional habits.
Arrange an unhealthy menu to become a healthy menu using basic nutrition principles.
Explain the functions of certain food groups that benefit health protection.