The aim of this course is to analyze the principles of the science of nutrition applied to the physical, social, intellectual, and cognitive development to preserve adequate overall health in accordance with the nutritional needs of each stage of a person's life.

The aim of this course is to acquaint students with the fundamentals of nutrition and the current situation of nutrition in Mexico, as well as with the classification, characteristics, food sources, functions, requirements, and recommendations of nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, and water) and their interaction for the preservation of health.

Students will be able to implement nutritional assessment and care procedures on healthy individuals to measure body composition in each stage of life. They will also develop case histories that include the ABC of nutrition in order to make a distinction between a person in a healthy nutritional status and one that requires a special diet.

Students will be able to describe treaties, reflections, and research on general studies of nutrition, based on the various fields of the discipline which enables them to adopt attitudes specific to nutrition-related work.

Students will be able to implement nutritional assessment and care procedures on healthy individuals to measure body composition in each stage of life. They will also develop case histories that include the ABC of nutrition in order to make a distinction between a person in a healthy nutritional status and one that requires a special diet.

Students will be able to explain the evolution and current situation of this discipline in Mexico . This will be achieved through readings, research, discussions and practical exercises done both individually and as a group.

Upon completion of this course, students will be knowledgeable about the main health needs of the country; the concept, importance, and scope of public health; the natural history of disease, levels of care and preventive healthcare, demographic and epidemiological profiles, health resources, and existing programs.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify the mental and psychiatric health process at the different stages of life, which will enable them to intervene in the prevention and care of psychiatric disorders, placing emphasis on the relationship with the individuals, families, and communities.

Upon completion of this course, students will analyze ethical and legal concepts in order to regulate the behavior of professionals in the practice of their profession.