Welcome to the Basic nutrition course, designed to provide foundational knowledge about nutrition principles in an easy-to-understand format. Led by Dr. Youstina Guirguis, a distinguished clinical and sports nutrition consultant and a lecturer at ASU’s faculty of medicine, this course will help you explore the fundamentals of diet and nutrition, covering everything from dietary guidelines to informed food choices.
The course includes a thorough discussion of the following topics
Macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, fats and water)
Micronutrients (fat and water soluble vitamins, minerals)
Estimating caloric requirements
Food exchange list
Meal planning
Practical case in Obesity management (History taking, Physical examination, Investigations and management)
Nutrition in Ramadan
Regardless of whether you are a clinical nutrition specialist or internal medicine specialist or a medical student , this course will provide you a thorough grasp of the fundamentals of basic nutrition essential for professionals to plan a meal from zero to hero.
Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 18 Lessons
- 365 Days
- Introduction to nutrition course1
- Macronutrients4
- Macronutrient requirements3
- Micronutrients3
- Obesity management2
- Nutrition in Ramadan5
Requirements
- None
Features
- The course qualifies the audience to design nutritional plans for their clients from basic to advanced level
Target audiences
- Clinical nutrition specialists, Doctors, Pharmacists, Medical students