NS 3310
Human Nutrition and Nutrient Metabolism
Examines the biochemical, physiological, molecular and genomic aspects of human nutrition. Covers the topics of food sources, digestion, metabolism and function of nutrients (i.e., carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, and minerals). Metabolic and chronic diseases related to nutrition are highlighted throughout the semester.
Topics
- Students should be able to describe: 1) dietary sources and functions of major nutrients, and how they are metabolized in the body; 2) nutrient requirements and consequences of deficiency; 3) effects of caloric restriction, genetic impairments, fasting/feeding, exercise, weight loss/gain and illness on metabolic pathways and fuel utilization; and 4) the relationships between nutrient intake and health outcomes.
Official roster learning outcomes
Prerequisites & course information
BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3310 or NS 3200 or equivalent.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
- Catalogue entry ↗
Catalogue variants
- Human Nutrition and Nutrient Metabolism · 4.0 · Undergraduate