NS 3310

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NS 3310
Human Nutrition and Nutrient Metabolism

Course information provided by the 2018-2019 Catalog.

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 discussed throughout the semester. Discussion sections provide an opportunity to examine in greater depth selected topics from lecture.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3310, or NS 3200, or equivalent.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: senior, junior, or sophomore students.

Outcomes

  • 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.

When Offered Spring.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 12829 NS 3310   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3310, or NS 3200, or equivalent. Enrollment not open to freshmen students. NOTE: You must enroll in a discussion section to be auto-enrolled into the lecture. If you are not able to enroll, please contact Terry Mingle (tpm2) for a PIN number.

  • 12830 NS 3310   DIS 201

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person