Advanced Nutrition: Molecular Basis of Nutrition

1 Course Unit

Essentials of nutritional biochemistry of macronutrient (protein, carbohydrate,lipid) metabolism from the molecular level to the level of the whole human organism. Linkages between energy and nitrogen balance and states of health anddisease are examined. Topics include energy metabolic pathways, nutrient transportation, nutrient catabolism, nutrient anabolism, body composition, and biomarkers. Prerequisite: NURS 0065 OR NURS 1120 1 Course Unit