Curriculum Objective
Objective
General Objectives
General Objectives
To practice nutrition in medicine, it is essential to have a basic understanding of the biochemistry, physiology and pathophysiology of nutrients, the derivation and sources of recommended daily nutrient intakes (called Dietary Reference Intakes in Canada and the USA) and approaches to nutritional assessment. Many nutrients may have adverse effects if overconsumed – thus “more is not always better” - so there recommended upper intake levels of some nutrients have been set to prevent adverse health effects. The recommended ranges of intakes of essential nutrients are part of the Dietary Reference Intakes.
Curriculum Block
Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition
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Activities
Tutorial
Tags
Basic Sciences
Physiology
Biochemistry
Nutrition
CanMEDS Roles
Medical Expert
Curriculum Block
Part 3
Medical Foundation 3
Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Curriculum Week
Part 3
Discipline
Gastroenterology
Nutritional Sciences
McMaster Program Competencies
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
MeSH
Nutrition Policy [N03.706.825.608.428.650]
Diet [G07.203.650.240]
Nutritional Requirements [G07.203.650.620]
Diet, Food, and Nutrition [G07.203]
