NS 3310

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NS 3310
Human Nutrition and Nutrient Metabolism

Course information provided by the 2021-2022 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 highlighted 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. Recommended prerequisite: NS 1150 or NS 1220.

Permission Note Not open to: freshmen and sophomores.

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 Stdnt Opt

  • 11456 NS 3310   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: Biochemistry (NS 3200, BIOMG 3300, or equivalent). Recommended: NS 1150 or NS 1220. Not open to: Freshmen or Sophomores. NOTE: You must enroll in a discussion section to be auto-enrolled into the lecture.

  • 11457 NS 3310   DIS 201

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: Biochemistry (NS 3200, BIOMG 3300, or equivalent). Recommended: NS 1150 or NS 1220. Not open to: Freshmen or Sophomores. NOTE: You must enroll in a discussion section to be auto-enrolled into the lecture.