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This course focuses on nutritional needs and eating habits throughout the lifecycle and is designed for healthcare professionals providing patient education. It discusses the classification, functions, and food sources of nutrients; the components of a balanced diet; the process by which the body utilizes food; and nutritional concerns of various cultures. In addition, there is an emphasis on significant chronic and nutritional diseases including obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, gastrointestinal disease, and other nutritional diseases.