Certificate in Human Nutrition

About this programme

Planned outage: Beginning Nov. 1, you will not be able to access the USask admission application and event registration system for up to six days. Learn more . Learn about the relationship between nutrition and human health. Discover how nutrients are used in the body. Study areas of interest, from nutrition in fitness, sport, and health to food culture or nutrition throughout the lifespan. Explore food fundamentals or public health and community nutrition. Students will complete core nutrition courses that cover the fundamentals of human nutrition. The Certificate in Human Nutrition also allows students to choose courses of interest that range from science to community-based topics. An introduction to nutrition and health. The concepts of recommended nutrient intakes and dietary guidelines are introduced. The major nutrients and their functions in the body are outlined. Nutrition issues facing the general public are presented. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the introductory principles and practices of nutrition for physical activity across a variety of demographics. Students will explore the relationships between nutrition and physical activity, fitness, and sport in supporting health longevity in healthy populations throughout the lifecycle and those living with chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, cardiometabolic diseases). The course will focus on macro and micronutrient needs for fueling physical activity and also explore the interplay of diet and exercise in manipulation of body composition as well as the benefit (or lack thereof) of dietary compo