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 Apr 21 / 2026
Prerequisite(s):
None
Computer Software Requirements:
n/a
Chats:
No
Group Work:
No
Registering college code:
NO-NU1042
Host college code:
LO-HLTH8524
How to register
You can register in-person, by phone, fax or mail. When registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2 digit college code prefix (e.g. ENL 001–not NO-ENL001). For details call Eliisa Ollila (705) 567-9291 ext. 3671
Contact
Eliisa Ollila
Phone : (705) 567-9291 ext. 3671
Email : ontariolearn@northern.on.ca
Highway 101 EastP.O. Box 3211Timmins, ON
P4N 8R6
Phone : (705) 567-9291 ext. 3671
Fax :