Essentials of Nutrition Science
In this course, you will learn the fundamental concepts of human nutrition, from the macronutrients, through the micronutrients, and related nutritional physiology. This course makes up part of the HPN1 curriculum.
Start your journey into nutrition practice.
I feel like this course covered all the essentials and basic nutrition knowledge in a really easy to understand way. The assesments at the end of each sectio...
Read MoreI feel like this course covered all the essentials and basic nutrition knowledge in a really easy to understand way. The assesments at the end of each section was a great way to ensure you had taken in all the information. Loved it!
Read LessThe content and level of depth in the course was a perfect of balance of challenging and incredibly useful. The delivery is great and perfect for how I want...
Read MoreThe content and level of depth in the course was a perfect of balance of challenging and incredibly useful. The delivery is great and perfect for how I want to learn. Highly recommended!!!!
Read LessGreat to gain a refresh and learn the foundations of nutrition. Found it key to link the lecture notes and the textbook for further context.
Great to gain a refresh and learn the foundations of nutrition. Found it key to link the lecture notes and the textbook for further context.
Read LessFoundations of nutrition
FREE PREVIEWFoundations of Nutrition Science for Health and Performance Textbook
Nutrition Fundamentals Progress Quiz
Carbohydrates
Protein
Lipids (fats)
The Macronutrients Progress Quiz
Digestion overview
Macronutrient digestion
Macronutrient uptake, absorption, & transport
Digestion Progress Quiz
Carbohydrate metabolism
Non-carbohydrate macro metabolism
Metabolism Progress Quiz
Introduction to vitamins and minerals
Antioxidant vitamins and minerals: Vitamins C and E, and selenium
Micronutrients for macronutrient metabolism
One-carbon metabolism micronutrients
Introduction to Micronutrients Progress Quiz