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Course Description
Course
During this course students will recognize the definition of clinical nutrition, study of the basic composition of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins and essential minerals, with an emphasis on the basic digestion and absorption processes of foods, and basic metabolism within the body. In addition, study of these nutrients in relation with human growth and development and the basic strategies of creating and marinating a well balanced diet and positive nutritional status along with the body requirements of different nutrients. The course will also highlight the main diseases related to deficiency of these nutrients.