NS 3310

Human Nutrition and Nutrient Metabolism

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

Examines the biochemical, physiological, molecular and genomic aspects of human nutrition. Covers the topics of food sources, digestion, metabolism and function of nutrients (i.e., carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, and minerals). Metabolic and chronic diseases related to nutrition are highlighted throughout the semester.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3310, or NS 3200, or equivalent. Recommended prerequisite: NS 1150 or NS 1220.

Permission Note Not open to: first-year and sophomore students.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP, 2022SP

Outcomes

• Students should be able to describe: 1) dietary sources and functions of major nutrients, and how they are metabolized in the body; 2) nutrient requirements and consequences of deficiency; 3) effects of caloric restriction, genetic impairments, fasting/feeding, exercise, weight loss/gain and illness on metabolic pathways and fuel utilization; and 4) the relationships between nutrient intake and health outcomes.

When Offered Spring.

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