Advances in Human Nutrition

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. identify the areas of research in human nutrition in developing and developed areas of the world 2. discuss emerging issues in human nutrition and dietetics; 3. explain the concept of nutraceuticals and functional foods; 4. discuss the concept of nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics; 5. discuss the concept of food systems for sustainable healthy diets; 6. discuss the concept of genetically modified diets; and 7. explain the concept of nutrition and climate change.

Priority areas of research in human nutrition in developing and developed areas of the world. Energy balance in man. Measurement of human body composition. Nutrition, learning and mental development. Emerging issues in Human Nutrition and Dietetics: Nutrigenomics, Foetal origin of degenerative diseases, Diet related non-communicable diseases: risk factors, prevention and management; Human right approach to adequate food and nutrition, IYCF and individualized nutrition. Nutrition in Sport and Human Kinetics, Nutraceuticals. Phytochemicals in Human Nutrition, Functional foods, bio-fortification and many others. Computer-aided methods in dietary intake measurement; Issues on Genetically Modified Foods. Food System and Sustainable Diet. Nutrition and Climate change.