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 Dec 16 / 2025
Prerequisite(s):
None
Computer Software Requirements:
n/a
Chats:
No
Group Work:
No
Registering college code:
CL-FSWR100
Host college code:
LO-HLTH8524
How to Register
You can register in-person, on-line, by phone, fax or mail. When registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2 digit college code prefix (e.g. ENL001–not CL-ENL001). To register, call 416-289-5300 or register online at https://www.centennialcollege.ca/about-centennial/schools/part-time-learning/part-time-online-learning
Contact
Centre for Online Learning & Microcredentials
Phone : (416) 289-5000 ext. 52555
Email : online@centennialcollege.ca
941 Progress AveToronto, ON
M1K 5E9
Phone : (416) 289-5000