HND Ep. 4 – Introduction to Nutrients (Carbohydrates)

Panelists

Key Speaker: Annette Mambo Moderator: Eric Githinji

[apvc_embed type="customized" border_size="2" border_radius="5" background_color="" font_size="14" font_style="" font_color="" counter_label="Visits" today_cnt_label="Today" global_cnt_label="Total" border_color="" border_style="solid" padding="5" width="200" global="false" today="true" current="true" icon_position="" widget_template="template_11" ]

Topic: Introduction to Nutrients (Carbohydrates)

Agenda

By the end of the session the trainee is expected to;

1. Explain the meaning of relevant terms

2. Classify nutrients and carbohydrates

3. Explain the digestion, absorption metabolism and excretion of carbohydrates

4. Explain the role of dietary fibre

5. State the food sources and functions of carbohydrates

6. Explain the consequences of the deficiency and excess of carbohydrates in the body