NM6303 Nutrition Principles 1: Assessment, Education and Macronutrients

This course introduces students to whole foods for prevention, health promotion and disease treatment. Students practice nutritional assessment, food and nutrition education, and menu planning as part of naturopathic primary care. Students critically assess nutrition recommendations and diets for validity using evidence-based research. This course also provides a focused overview of the metabolism, absorption, transport, and requirements for protein, carbohydrates and lipids.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

BC5170, BC5176 and SN5105.