HND224

Course Description

This course covers the digestion and absorption of macronutrients. Concepts of balance, flux, turnover and metabolic pools as well as energy metabolism at the cellular level. Metabolic pathways of synthesis and degradation of lipids, carbohydrates, proteins and amino acids. Macronutrient metabolism in major organs and tissues. Substrate flux in long term and short term fasting. The role of vitamins and minerals in the metabolic processes and the consequences of deficiencies.

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