This course provides an overview of essential concepts in human
biochemistry and links those concepts to specific applications in
clinical nutrition. The course will examine the biological roles of
macro- and micronutrients and their metabolism using basic knowledge in
physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology. Topics include
carbohydrates and energy metabolism, protein and amino acids, bioactive
peptides, enzymes, fiber, lipids, the arachidonic acid cascade,
minerals, water-soluble and fat-soluble micronutrients, along with an
introduction to energy production, reductionoxidization balance, and
biochemical individuality. Students will explore the relationships of
nutrients to major health disorders, including cardiovascular disease,
diabetes and cancer.
- Instructor: Chris Browne
- Instructor: Poulami Mitra
- Course Facilitator: Jennifer Evon
- Non-editing Instructor: Christine Farlow
- Course Facilitator: Stephanie Hinton
- Course Facilitator: Liem Le-Lau
- Course Facilitator: Ronald Watson