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Course Details
| Course Title |
Introduction to Nutrition |
| Conestoga Course Code |
OLRN1086 |
| Host College |
Loyalist College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
LO-HLTH8524 |
| Start Date |
07/02/2025 |
| End Date |
10/08/2025 |
| Course Fee |
$409.50 |
| Hours |
42 |
| Pre-requisites |
$409.50 |
| Course Description |
This course introduces students to the basic principles of human nutrition and the role of nutrition in the health care environment. Nutrient composition of foods and current nutrition recommendations for carbohydrate, fat, protein, vitamins, minerals and water will be discussed. An introduction to digestion, absorption and transport of nutrients will be provided. Energy balanced and body composition and special considerations for nutrition throughout the lifecycle will also be explored. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Group |
07/02/2025 |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Assignments 100% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
50 |
| Mandatory Chats |
No |
| Mandatory Group Work |
No |
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Blackboard |
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| Textbook Information |
No textbook required. |
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