The importance of carbohydrates, protein, lipid, vitamin and minerals in healthy nutrition, the chemical structure, prooerties, classification and functions of carbohydrates, protein, lipid, vitamin and minerals, the sources, daily allowences and excess intakes of carbohydrates, protein, lipid, vitamin and minerals, energy metabolism, the importance of water and electrolytes in human body function, nutrition in special conditions, the importance of foods in specific food groups will be discussed and evaluated.

The importance of nutrition, structures, definitions, classifications, functions, sources, recommended dietary allowances, excessive intakes and toxicity of macro and micro nutrients. Nutrition in special conditions and introduction of foods in specific food groups will also be discussed.