COURSE CODE: FSM 201
COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Food and Nutrition
NUMBER OF UNITS: 2 Units
COURSE DURATION: Two hours per week
COURSE DETAILS:
Course Coordinator: Dr. (Mrs.) M.O. Adegunwa, B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD.
Email: moadegunwa@gmail.com
Office Location: Foodservice and Tourism Department, COLFHEC
Other Lecturers:
COURSE SYNOPSIS
Definition and history of the science of nutrition; carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water, cellulose, their sources, digestion, absorption of products and roles in the body function. Introduction to nutrient requirements and deficiencies.