NS 6310
Micronutrients: Function, Homeostasis, and Assessment
This course further expands on the material covered in introductory courses in nutritional biochemistry by providing a broad perspective of the function, homeostasis, and metabolism of the principal dietary micronutrients.
Topics
- Understand the function and metabolism of selected vitamins and minerals.
- Describe aspects of homeostatic regulation and specific mechanisms of physiological control.
- Describe the scientific basis of micronutrient requirements and recommendations.
- Explain, evaluate, and effectively discuss claims, theories, and assumptions of micronutrients as presented in primary literature.
- Effectively communicate scientific arguments related to micronutrients, both in oral and written forms.
Official roster learning outcomes
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027