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NHM 561 ADVANCED NUTRITION

Instructor:  Y Neggers

Credit Hours:  3 hrs.

Course Description

Metabolism and functions of vitamins and minerals in physiological processes.

Course Objectives

1.    To describe the physiological functions, metabolism, dietary requirements, deficiency symptoms, and food sources of the following vitamins and minerals:  ascorbic acid, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B12, folacin, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, calcium, sodium, potassium, selenium, iron, iodine, zinc, and fluoride.

2.    To describe and interpret current research in the area of vitamins and minerals.