Micronutrients in Human Nutrition

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This course provides an in-depth study of the functional roles of micronutrients in the human body. Those concepts include digestion, absorption and metabolism; functions in the regulation of biochemical systems and structures; and functions in the promotion of health and prevention of disease throughout the life cycle. Students also research health implications of varying amounts of micronutrients in the diet, interactions between micronutrients, and the role of supplementation.