Course Description
This course is designed to help students understand that nutrition is an integral component of health as
nutrients play a vital role in the growth, development and maintenance of the body.
General Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the students shall be able to:
1 Describe the principles of nutrition and dietetics and its relationship to the human body in health and
disease.
2 Describe the balanced diet in promotion of health
3 Apply this knowledge in providing therapeutic diet in care of the sick.
4 Demonstrate skills in selection, preparation and preservation of food.