NDFS 200
Nutrient Metabolism
Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Chemical structures of nutrients, their food sources, requirements, digestion, absorption, transport, metabolism, functions, storage and excretion; metabolic consequences of nutrient deficiencies, interactions, imbalances, and toxicities.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Concurrent enrollment in Chem 285 or 351.
Title
Chemical Structure
Learning Outcome
Identify chemical structures of amino acids, lipids, carbohydrates, and vitamins.
Title
Deficiencies and Toxicities
Learning Outcome
List functions, food sources, and consequences of deficiencies and toxicities for each of the essential nutrients.
Title
Consequences of Dietary Practices
Learning Outcome
Explain the metabolic and physiological basis for the consequences of dietary practices that affect nutrient levels, and relate the consequences to the roles of essential nutrients in metabolic processes.
Title
Diet Analysis
Learning Outcome
Analyze diets and alter food intake to reach predetermined targets for consumption of specific dietary components or to achieve an overall dietary pattern.
Title
Original Research and Peer-Reviewed Scientific Journal
Learning Outcome
Analyze the primary nutrition literature and identify statistically and biologically significant data.
