(CHS 226(Principles of clinical nutrition

Definition of clinical nutrition. Recognize the basic composition of carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins and essential minerals. Highlight the basic digestion process of foods, their absorption and basic metabolism within the body. In addition, study of study these nutrients in relation with human growth and development and keeping it healthy and highlight the main diseases related to deficiency of these nutrients. This course covers also the definition of the balance complete diet and the body requirements of nutrients.