Fundamentals of Human Nutrition
Offered By: University of Florida via Coursera
Course Description
Overview
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify the nutrients needed by humans and explain their major functions in the body, dietary sources, and the effects of insufficient as well as excessive intakes.
- Describe the processes of food digestion and absorption and nutrient utilization.
- Explain the meaning of energy balance, and methods to calculate energy needs
Taught by
Kristina von Castel-Roberts
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