Introduction to Nutrition
Course Information
This course introduces students to the basic principles of human nutrition and the role of nutrition in the health care environment. Nutrient composition of foods and current nutrition recommendations for carbohydrate, fat, protein, vitamins, minerals and water will be discussed. An introduction to digestion, absorption and transport of nutrients will be provided. Energy balanced and body composition and special considerations for nutrition throughout the lifecycle will also be explored.
Intake
Start Date
End Date Oct 08 / 2025
Prerequisite(s):
None
Computer Software Requirements:
n/a
Chats:
No
Group Work:
No
Registering college code:
FA-NUTR1021
Host college code:
LO-HLTH8524
How to register
You can register in-person, on-line, by fax or mail. When Registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2 digit college code prefix (e.g. ENL001– not FA-ENL001). For details visit
https://www.fanshawec.ca/programs-and-courses/programs-type/part-time-studies/ontario-learn#
Contact
Sherrie Fennell
Email : ontariolearn@fanshawec.ca
1001 Fanshawe College BoulevardLondon, ON
N5Y 5R6
Phone : xxx
Fax : (519) 452-1343