UM SPH Academic Courses

EHS630 Principles of Nutritional Science

Fall term(s)
3 Credit Hour(s)
Instructor(s): Mancuso, Peter
Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry, biochemistry or concurrent enrollment
Description: This course is the foundation of nutrition science and metabolism. Macronutrients, their function, metabolism and relation to health and disease are reviewed in detail. In addition, the digestion, absorption, transport, utilization and storage of nutrients in humans are taught. Lastly, this course aims to integrate biochemical and physiological aspects of energy and nutrient utilzation, nutrient interactions and metabolic regulation in humans.