METABOLISM OF FOOD COMPONENTS (2 Credits)
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this Course, students will be able to: Explain the digestive system: the structure of digestive tract, absorption, coordination and regulation of the digestive process; Explain macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein, fat, water) and their metabolism: digestion, absorption, distribution and transport, deficiencies and excess of consumption; Explain micronutrients (vitamins, minerals)and their metabolism: digestion, absorption, transport and regulation, possibility interaction with other micronutrient, recommended dietary allowance, deficiencies and excess of consumption.
Topics:
- Digestive system;
- Carbohydrates and the metabolism;
- Fiber: dietary fiber and functional fiber;
- Proteins and the metabolism;
- Lipids and the metabolism;
- Water and electrolytes;
- Water-soluble vitamins and the metabolism;
- Fat-soluble vitamins and the metabolism;
- Major minerals and the metabolism;
- Essential trace minerals and the metabolism;
- Non-essential trace minerals and the metabolism.
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