Fundamentals of Nutrition

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Food is more than what we eat—it’s the foundation of our health and vitality. “Fundamentals of Nutrition” by Intellink is a comprehensive beginner’s guide designed to help learners understand the science behind food and its impact on the human body. Whether you’re pursuing a career in health and fitness or simply aiming to make better dietary decisions, this course reveals how nutrients power, repair, and protect us.
From macronutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats to the vital micronutrients that keep our systems running smoothly, each lesson offers practical insights into how nutrition shapes energy, mood, immunity, and disease prevention.
With engaging lessons and real-world examples, you’ll learn to interpret nutrition labels, apply dietary guidelines, and separate myths from facts—empowering you to make smart, evidence-based choices for lifelong wellness.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Nutrition
Understand what nutrition is, its role in human health, and how nutrients sustain life.

Module 2: Macronutrients
Explore the three main nutrient groups that provide energy and structural support for the body.

Module 3: Micronutrients
Understand the vital roles of vitamins, minerals, and water in maintaining overall well-being.

Module 4: Dietary Guidelines and Food Choices
Learn to interpret nutrition recommendations and apply them in daily meal planning.

Module 5: Nutrition and Chronic Diseases
Understand how nutrition influences the development and management of chronic health conditions.

Module 6: Debunking Nutrition Myths
Develop critical thinking toward common dietary misinformation.

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Fundamentals of Nutrition

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Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Nutrition
Understand what nutrition is, its role in human health, and how nutrients sustain life.

Lesson 1.1: The World of Nutrition — From Basics to Significance

Lesson 1.2: Maintaining Balance — Nutrition’s Role in Health

Lesson 1.3: The Journey of Nutrients — Digestion and Absorption

Module 2: Macronutrients
Explore the three main nutrient groups that provide energy and structural support for the body.

Lesson 2.1: Carbs — The Body’s Primary Energy Source

Lesson 2.2: Proteins — Building and Repairing Tissues

Lesson 2.3: Fats — More Than Just Calories

Module 3: Micronutrients
Understand the vital roles of vitamins, minerals, and water in maintaining overall well-being.

Lesson 3.1: Vital Vitamins — Tiny Components, Major Impact

Lesson 3.2: Minerals — The Unsung Heroes of Nutrition

Lesson 3.3: Staying Hydrated — The Role of Water and Electrolytes

Module 4: Dietary Guidelines and Food Choices
Learn to interpret nutrition recommendations and apply them in daily meal planning.

Lesson 4.1: Guiding Your Diet — Understanding Dietary Recommendations

Lesson 4.2: The Art of Choosing Foods — From Labels to Balanced Meals

Lesson 4.3: Navigating Special Diets — Meeting Nutritional Needs

Module 5: Nutrition and Chronic Diseases
Understand how nutrition influences the development and management of chronic health conditions.

Lesson 5.1: Heart-Healthy Eating — Diet’s Role in Cardiovascular Health

Lesson 5.2: Balancing Sugar — Nutrition and Diabetes

Lesson 5.3: Weighty Matters — Diet, Obesity, and Health

Module 6: Debunking Nutrition Myths
Develop critical thinking toward common dietary misinformation.

Lesson 6.1: Setting the Record Straight — Debunking Common Myths

Lesson 6.2: Fad or Fact? Deciphering Popular Diets

Lesson 6.3: Supplementation — Necessity or Choice?

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About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Nutrition Understand what nutrition is, its role in human health, and how nutrients sustain life.

Module 2: Macronutrients Explore the three main nutrient groups that provide energy and structural support for the body.

Module 3: Micronutrients Understand the vital roles of vitamins, minerals, and water in maintaining overall well-being.

Module 4: Dietary Guidelines and Food Choices Learn to interpret nutrition recommendations and apply them in daily meal planning.

Module 5: Nutrition and Chronic Diseases Understand how nutrition influences the development and management of chronic health conditions.

Module 6: Debunking Nutrition Myths Develop critical thinking toward common dietary misinformation.

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Module 1: Introduction to Nutrition
Understand what nutrition is, its role in human health, and how nutrients sustain life.

Module 2: Macronutrients
Explore the three main nutrient groups that provide energy and structural support for the body.

Module 3: Micronutrients
Understand the vital roles of vitamins, minerals, and water in maintaining overall well-being.

Module 4: Dietary Guidelines and Food Choices
Learn to interpret nutrition recommendations and apply them in daily meal planning.

Module 5: Nutrition and Chronic Diseases
Understand how nutrition influences the development and management of chronic health conditions.

Module 6: Debunking Nutrition Myths
Develop critical thinking toward common dietary misinformation.