Nutrition and Health

Certain substances, known as nutrients are necessary for normal

growth and maintenance of the animal and human life. Some

nutrients cannot be either synthesized or synthesized adequately

by the body. These nutrients, thus, must be obtained from the diet.

The main objective of the course is understanding basic rules of

human nutrition and health.

Lectures

1. Introduction. Dietary essential nutrients. Diet and diseases

2. Energy – producing nutrients, excessive intake and deficiency.

3. The regulatory nutrients, excessive intake and deficiency.

4. Homeostatic maintenance.

5. Nutrient requirements, dietary recommendations

Lab practicals

1. Determining of energy balance (PPM and CPM).

2. Determining of acid-base balance.

3. Assessment of vitamin C and iodine in urine.

4. Determining the possible role of lipids in prevention of heart

disease.

5. Measurements of body composition