This course provides an understanding of the sources, actions, and interactions of nutrients from the food that we consume. Looking at the interaction of the nutrients in foods and what makes up a balanced diet. Excellent for anyone interested in nutrition and health for themselves, for work or to help or counsel others.
Course Aims:
- Determine appropriate food preparation for different foods, in relation to food value for human health.
- Explain the characteristics of food processing techniques and their implications for human health.
- Recommend daily food intakes for people with differing nutritional needs.
- Manage dietary intake of more significant vitamins including B and C complex vitamins for good health.
- Manage dietary requirements of significant minerals including calcium & iron for good health.
- Plan in detail, an appropriate seven day diet plan, for an “average” adult.
- Determine dietary needs of different individuals.
- Plan diets to achieve different, specific purposes.
- Plan diets for specific needs for people at different stages of life.
There are 8 lessons in this course:
- Cooking and it’s Effect on Food and Nutrition
- Food Processing and Nutrition
- Recommended Daily Intakes of Nutrients
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Planning a Balanced Diet
- Assessing Nutritional Status and Needs
- Timing Meals and Needs of Special Groups