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Course Description
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Course Name
Introduction to Nutrition
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Host University
Florence University of the Arts - The American University of Florence
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Location
Florence, Italy
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Area of Study
Nutrition and Food Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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Credits
3 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of nutrition such as calories, nutrient density and dietary reference intake. Throughout the course, the characteristics and role of the basic nutrients (protein, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins and minerals) will be closely examined and different food combinations analyzed and discussed. The concept of the food pyramid will be extensively analyzed. Different food pyramids and their cultural and scientific backgrounds will be compared (the Mediterranean, the USDA, the traditional Latin-American, the Asian and the vegetarian). Menu composition and meal planning will be discussed from the nutritionist's point of view.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.