Advanced Micronutrient Metabolism

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This required 14-week online course introduces the student to the food sources, functions, deficiency and toxicity states, digestion, metabolism, and excretion of micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, and trace elements) in humans. This series of asynchronous sessions focuses on the biological and molecular bases of human micronutrient metabolism in states of health and disease across the lifespan. Pertinent research methodology, interpretation of peer-reviewed literature and integration of research into evidence-based practice will be included.