NFS 6030 - Nutritional Biochemistry: Micronutrients

3 Credit(s) | $22.50 Fee

Principles of micronutrient metabolism, including function, toxicity, and deficiency. Micronutrients in the physiopathology of chronic disease; sources of micronutrients and factors affecting nutrient bioavailability. Impact of disease and/or genetics on nutrient function and nutrient requirement; role of fortification, enrichment, and/or supplementation of micronutrients in the food supply and on health outcomes including global impacts of nutrient deficiencies. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

Registration Restriction(s): Nutrition and Dietetics students only