NUTR 5470 Human Nutrition and Metabolism

This course includes physiological function, metabolic fate, interactions of nutrients, and factors influencing the utilization of nutrients in humans. The purpose of this course is to prepare students to evaluate the scientific evidence that forms the basis for nutrition practice. Course content includes the metabolism of macronutrients and micronutrients, nutrient interactions, nutrient and energy requirements, and nutrient toxicity. In addition, basic principles of research ethics will be discussed. Students analyze and interpret nutrition literature utilizing library research.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

BIOL 1402 AND BIOL 2321 AND BIOL 2322 AND NUTR 2341 AND (CHEM 3350 OR CHEM 4351)

Offered

Fall