This course provides students with the nutrition fundamentals across the lifespan to support the understanding of the role nutrition plays in health and reduction of risk of chronic disease. The course examines factors that impact food and nutrition choices for individuals and communities and considers the impact of traditional foods of Indigenous peoples and its role in promoting health. This course will assist students in strengthening their understanding of the role of science in understanding nutrition while considering the influence and importance of culture and community in food and nutrition choices.