Molecular Biology of the Nutrients I

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Students will develop a basis for understanding the role of nutrients at the molecular and cellular levels and will relate nutrient function to food sources of the nutrients. The first semester will cover calorimetry, and energetics, protein, carbohydrate and lipid structure, function, digestion, absorption, transport, utilization, and excretion. Cellular and molecular relationships to nutrient utilization will be emphasized. Literature review is required.