NUT 3170 - Advanced Human Nutrition

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor

Description: This course provides a detailed overview of the biochemistry, metabolism, digestion, absorption and utilization of both macronutrients and micronutrients. Health effects and interactions among macronutrients, micronutrients, and phytochemicals are explored. Recommended intakes, deficiencies, toxicities and health issues are discussed. Nutrient sources of foods are included. This course can be used as a prerequisite advanced nutrition course covering macro and micronutrients to the MSU Denver nutrition master’s program.