Target Audience

Undergraduate Nutrition, Biotechnology, Science, and Agriculture students interested in gaining essential nutrition skills and exploring the growing field of gene–diet interactions. Suitable for learners preparing for roles in clinical nutrition, public health, food technology, and research.

Training Outlines

(1) Introduction to Nutrition Science

• Definition and scope of nutrition

• Overview of nutrients (macro- and micronutrients)

• Functions of nutrients in the human body

• Basics of digestion, absorption, and metabolism

• Introduction to recommended dietary allowances (RDAs)

(2) Macronutrients in Detail

• Carbohydrates: types, functions, glycemic index

• Proteins: amino acids, functions, nitrogen balance

• Fats: types, essential fatty acids, cholesterol

• Energy balance and caloric needs

• Metabolic pathways overview (glycolysis, lipolysis)

(3) Micronutrients & Dietary Assessment

• Vitamins: fat-soluble vs water-soluble

• Minerals: major and trace minerals

• Deficiency and toxicity conditions

• Introduction to dietary assessment tools: 24-hour recall, Food frequency questionnaire (FFQ), Diet history

• Nutrition label interpretation

(4) Nutrition, Health & Life Stages

• Nutrition for different stages of life: Children, Adults, Elderly, Pregnancy & lactation

• Introduction to nutrition-related diseases: Obesity, Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, Anemia

• Behavior, lifestyle, and food choices

(5) Introduction to Nutrigenomics

• Definition and scope of nutrigenomics

• Interaction between genes and nutrients

• Genetic polymorphisms and metabolic response

• Nutrigenetics vs nutrigenomics

• Practical examples (e.g., lactose intolerance, folate metabolism, caffeine metabolism)

• Genetic variants affecting Vitamin D receptor (VDR), B12 absorption (FUT2) and iron metabolism (HFE)

• Emerging applications in personalized nutrition

• Ethical considerations & limitations

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the functions of macro- and micronutrients and their role in maintaining health.

• Explain digestion, absorption, and basic metabolic pathways.

• Identify nutrient deficiencies, toxicities, and their clinical manifestations.

• Perform simple dietary assessments using standard tools (24-hour recall, FFQ).

•Interpret nutrition labels and evaluate dietary quality.

• Discuss nutritional requirements across various life stages.

• Recognize major nutrition-related diseases and associated risk factors.

• Apply foundational nutrition principles to simple case studies.

• Explain the relationship between genes, diet, and health.

• Identify common genetic polymorphisms affecting nutrient metabolism.

• Differentiate between nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics.

• Describe applications of nutrigenomics in personalized nutrition.

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