NUTR 330 Nutritional Biochemistry and Assessment (Macronutrients)

(4 credits)

Nutritional biochemistry is the study of nutrients; the food sources, the digestion, absorption, metabolism and biochemical functions of nutrients.  Micronutrients, vitamins and minerals are presented in Nutrition 331. 

To provide a classroom context, biochemistry is explored by comparing normal and abnormal metabolic conditions.  For example, how is metabolism altered when we overeat; what happens metabolically when we fast, and how does our diet contribute to prevalent diseases such as heart disease and diabetes? 

The laboratory component is designed to enhance the nutrition concepts presented in class and provide students direct interaction with the science of nutrition and the opportunity to learn research methodologies by conducting research.  Students will be simultaneously both the researchers and the subjects in a series experiments.  Students will have the option of choosing the specific research question they want to study for each major experiment. 

Students will learn

• how to design experiments
• collect data
• measure and interpret nutritional assessment parameters
• integrate and analyze information to arrive at conclusions and answer research questions.  

Students will develop skills in:

• utilizing information technologies
• interpreting current research and basic statistics
• determining nutrient needs through assessment data
• and develop communication skills in technical writing and formal oral presentations.

Prerequisites: NUTR 125, CHEM 112 or concurrently with CHEM 235. Offered Fall. 

A laboratory is required in conjunction with lecture for all students enrolled.  Laboratory facilities are housed in Ardolf Science Center.

Check out a general syllabus for NUTR 330.   

For more information on NUTR 330
Instructor: Amy Olson, Ph.D., RD
Phone: 363-5057
Office: 154 Ardolf Science Center
Email: aolson@csbsju.edu

Link to NUTR330 Course web page for registered students
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