HUMAN NUTRITION (2/1 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: explain the human digestive system and energy requirement; explain the function, digestion, absorption, and metabolism of macronutrients, micronutrients, antioxidants, and xenobiotics, their interactions and their role in human health; analyze the nutrient digestibility, glycemic index, energy requirement and healthy eating index.

Topics:

1. Nutrient and Energy;
2. Human Digestive System;
3. Metabolism of Carbohydrate;
4. Metabolism of Fiber;
5. Metabolism of Protein;
6. Metabolism of Lipid;
7. Metabolism of Vitamins;
8. Metabolism of Minerals;
9. Metabolism of Water and Electrolytes;
10. Antioxidants;
11. Nutrition, Health, and Diseases;
12. Nutrient Interactions;
13. Xenobiotics and Food Toxicology;
14. In Vitro Starch Digestibility;
15. In Vitro Fat Digestibility;
16. In Vitro Protein Digestibility;
17. In Vivo Analysis of Protein Biological Value;
18. Glycemic Index;
19. Body Mass Index, Energy Requirement, and 24-Hour Food Recall;
20. Healthy Eating Index.