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:
DU-FSW1581
Host college code:
LO-HLTH8524
How to register
You can register in-person, on-line, or by phone. When registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2 digit college code prefix (e.g. ENL001– not DU-ENL001). For details visit https://durhamcollege.ca/academic-schools/centre-for-professional-and-part-time-learning/registration-and-admission/how-to-register-2
Contact
Centre for Professional and Part-time Learning
Email : ppl@durhamcollege.ca
2000 Simcoe Street NorthOshawa, ON
L1H 7L7
Phone : (905) 721-3052