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Recall the three main classes of macronutrients and their digestion. [BIOC 2300] Recall the steps of glucose metabolism, citric acid cycle, fatty acid metabolism, amino acid metabolism; identifying the intermediates, enzymes, and regulatory steps. [BIOC 2300]
Describe the biochemical and physiological principles of fluid and electrolyte balance.Describe the role of food technologies in the protection of the food supply.Identify and define major components of the human diet: macronutrients, minerals, vitamins.Provide rational biochemical arguments for genetics and the manipulation of our food supply.Provide rational biochemical arguments for the impact of dietary fructose on metabolism.Recognize the role of experimental science, case studies and epidemiology in defining optimal nutrition.Compare and contrast the nutritional requirements in the elderly and the newborn to adult values.Describe the physiology and biochemistry of digestion of macronutrients.Provide rational biochemical arguments for the adoption of vegetarian and vegan diets.Compare and contrast the essential features in the digestion and absorption of carbohydrate, lipid and protein.Define energy balance and describe the biochemical changes that occur in energy excess.Provide examples and biochemical principles of disease states associated with excess and deficiency of macronutrients.Provide rational biochemical arguments for trans fatty acid supplements and disease.Provide rational biochemical arguments for dietary modulation of cardiovascular disease.Provide rational biochemical arguments for nutritional approaches to weight loss.
