Human Nutrition: Challenges and Opportunities introduces clinicians to the roots of clinical nutrition and the modern-day challenges of a society hooked on ultra-processed food. We review the importance of a nutrient- dense whole-food diet and the potential health consequences of a diet heavy in ultra-processed foods. The basics of a functional nutrition approach are introduced.
At the end of this module, participants will be able to:
- Explore the connection between nutrition and human health.
- Gain an understanding of how human nutrition habits have changed over the past several hundred years.
- Understand how ultra-processed foods influence the development of chronic disease states such as obesity and metabolic syndrome.
- Understand the nutritional importance of whole, minimally processed foods as the cornerstone of a health-promoting diet.
- Develop an appreciation for the potential role of functional nutrition and personalized dietary interventions.
