NS 4315

Nutrient Requirements and Recommendations: Biological Aspects

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.

This course explores macro- and micro-nutrient requirements and how they have been established for humans.  It focuses on the biological parameters and experimental research which are employed in the development of specific nutrient requirements, i.e, what biological and/or metabolic parameters form the bases for assessing deficiency and adequacy.  A major theme in the course will be the physiological processes that are critical in adapting to both nutrient deficiency and excess and to identify those specific processes.  In many cases, the primary research that supports the current recommendations will be reviewed in class in a discussion-style format.

When Offered Spring.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: senior and junior students.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: Introductory Biochemistry and NS 3310 (or concurrent registration) or permission of the instructor.

• Describe the approach and experimental evidence used to establish the estimated average requirements (EAR) and recommendations for both macro- and micro-nutrients.
• Describe the specific biomarkers or biological parameters used to establish both requirements and deficiency and in some cases, excess for each nutrient.
• Describe biological/metabolic responses to both nutrient deficiency and excess that constitute homeostasis.

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