CHEM 4610 - Nutritional Biochemistry

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Chemistry

Description:

A course in advanced biochemistry using nutrition as a model. The course will focus on human nutrition and metabolism. The functional and regulatory roles of macronutrients and micronutrients will be stressed. Additional components of the course will emphasize how nutrition science relates to nutrition information available to the lay public and drives nutrition policy. Students will be guided through an exploration of recent scientific literature in the areas of biochemistry and nutrition, and ways in which one informs the other. Current challenges in the field of nutrition will be related to the lecture material. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand the basic concepts of biochemistry-bonds between molecules, digestion and absorption, actions of enzymes, protein, carbohydrate, and fat metabolism, actions of hormones, and regulation of gene expression. 2. Understand and explain the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of the energy providing nutrients -- carbohydrate, lipid and protein. 3. Understand and explain the interrelationship of the energy providing nutrients (carbohydrate, lipids, and fat) in the various metabolic pathways and their roles in supporting disease prevention. 4. Understand and explain the role of micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) in disease prevention. Prerequisites: CHEM 3520 (Grade C or higher). FA (odd)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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