Course description
This course focuses on the basic principles of nutrition therapy with an emphasis on person-centred care. A variety of conditions will be discussed including age-related changes, food allergies, heart disease, digestive disorders, and diabetes. Explore the nutrition recommendations, special diets, and nutrition support used in the prevention and management of these and other conditions.
Course details
Please note: This course is offered through OntarioLearn. To review important information such as textbook, exam and grade information, visit OntarioLearn.
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Ends: Dec. 16, 2025
Ends: Feb. 9, 2026
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Fall 2025 registration is now open.Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery