Nutritional Biochemistry

What it covers

This unit introduces many aspects of biochemistry related to macronutrient (carbohydrates, fats and proteins) and alcohol metabolism with an emphasis on human medical and nutritional applications of biochemistry. The unit will cover the biochemistry of digestion and metabolism of macromolecules in food and subsequent energy production; the understanding of key metabolic pathways underlying the utilization of nutrients for energy; the basis of nutrient requirements in various physiological states and nutrient control of gene expression. Practical components of measuring energy metabolism and understanding how dietary manipulation and metabolic hormones alters energy metabolism will be covered.

Assessment

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