(CHS 266(Nutrients Calculation

The student learns methods of estimating nutrients needed in case of health and disease and this would be applied in various diseases. Also the student would be introduced to the bases behind the difference in nutrient calculation for various diseases. The course study different formulas to calculate nutrients. In the practical part of the course the student learns the modern methods to estimate dietary requirements and food exchange for individuals. Also the student will be exposed to the diet analyses software programs to learn how to use this programs in determining individual consumption of nutrients.