Title: UNIT 2: NUTRIENTS-MACRONUTRIENTS
Course: Human Nutrition and Dietetics

This unit aims to describe the types, sources, functions, digestion and absorption of macronutrients.

You will learn about macronutrients, their sources, digestion, absorption and utilization. You will also learn about the implications of having deficiencies or excesses of macronutrients

At the end of this topic, you will be able to:

1. Outline the types, sources and functions of macronutrients.

2. Describe the digestion, absorption and utilization of macronutrients.

3. Outline health implications of excesses or deficiencies of macronutrients.