Nutrition throughout the Lifespan

This module will focus on the physiological basis of nutritional requirements and food habits from infancy, childhood, adolescence, and middle adult years to the geriatric years. Human behaviours, growth and development, and physical activity in context of the changing nutritional requirements in different age groups will be explored. In addition, nutritional needs specific to pregnancy and lactation will also be covered. Throughout this module, students will also evaluate the psychological, behavioural, socioeconomic, and cultural factors associated with meeting nutrition requirements throughout the lifespan.