NUTR5000 MACRONUTRIENTS AND MICRONUTRIENTS
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in an undergraduate chemistry, biology or physiology course.This course introduces the structure and function of macronutrients (carbohydrates, fat, and protein) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), and their importance in the human diet. Vitamins and minerals are also covered with respect to dietary need, metabolism, and clinical disorders associated with deficiency and excess consumption. Carbohydrate, fat, and protein are also covered with respect to integrated metabolism in tissues and how the ingestion of combined macronutrients affects overall metabolism. The concept of food as medicine will be introduced.