At the end of the course the student will know cellular energy metabolism and the relationships between foods and cellular energy metabolism. He has also studied the nutrients (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, water and minerals), digestion and absorption processes of nutrients, and food sources of specific nutrients, an indispensable condition for planning a diet. Finally, the student will learn the main dietary suggestions in eating disorders and major metabolic and chronic dgenerative deseases.