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Apr 20, 2025
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NUTR 735 - Micronutrients (3 units)
Metabolism of micronutrients: absorption, transport, storage, interactions and excretion; historical perspectives, dietary requirements, effects of excesses and deficiencies, role in health and disease.
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring - Even Years
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. provide detail information on the structure, function, digestion, transport, storage, and utilization of key vitamins and minerals.
2. distinguish the metabolic pathways in which the key vitamins an minerals are required and to explain the interrelationships among such nutrients.
3. describe the physiological basis of the key vitamin and mineral deficiencies and excesses.
4. develop a thorough understanding of the key vitamin and minerals by organizing and presenting an oral presentation to a group of peers in a logical, sequential and professional manner.
5. interpret data and to assess the “scientific worth” of nutrition related research articles in scholarly scientific publications.
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