| 1 | Submission of syllabus and gathering student expectations and opinions | |
| 2 | Principles in healthy nutrition | |
| 3 | Food groups: Classification and nutritional roles | |
| 4 | Energy intake: Requirements and assessment methods | |
| 5 | Macronutrients: Carbohydrates – functions, sources, and metabolic pathways | |
| 6 | Macronutrients: Proteins – functions, sources, and metabolic pathways | |
| 7 | Macronutrients: Lipids – functions, sources, and metabolic pathways | |
| 8 | Midterm exam | |
| 9 | Micronutrients: Vitamins – classification, functions, and deficiency conditions | |
| 10 | Micronutrients: Minerals – classification, functions, and deficiency conditions | |
| 11 | Water and hydration: Physiological importance and maintaining balance | |
| 12 | Nutrition guidelines for Americans: Key recommendations and updates | |
| 13 | Dietary guidelines in Europe: Comparative perspectives | |
| 14 | General review and course evaluation | |
| 15 | Final exam | |