Class General Principles of Nutrition

The Principles of Nutrition curricular unit aims of the Beauty Care and Well-Being bachelor, to provide students with basic knowledge of nutrition science, macro- and micronutrients and their main functions. The ultimate goal is for students to be able to identify the importance and relevance of nutrition throughout life and the applicability of dietetics to different physiological processes.

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Nutrition and food Concepts Functions of food Evolution of the human diet and Food Guides Calories Energy needs Nutrients Macronutrients Micronutrients Water Food sources Functions in the body Excesses and deficiencies Metabolism Food groups Constitution and proportions Recommendations and food guides Balanced nutrition Rules Main dietary mistakes Daily nutrient requirements Fundamental principles of dietetics Main types of diet Therapeutic diets Throughout life Labeling Nutritional tables

Tutored classes, aimed at consolidation of knowledge, through active participation of the student in the teaching-learning process, throught the use of digital platforms such as Kahoot, and google forms, for interactive moments in the classroom.

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