BIO 230 Vertebrate Nutrition
An introduction to the study of the principles of nutrition in vertebrates. This introduction includes an overview of the physiological requirements and metabolism of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and water; the anatomy and physiology of digestion, absorption and transport of nutrients; the role of nutrition throughout human development; the application of the principles of nutrition to animal diet formulations; the role of diet in the development of chronic diseases; nutritional disorders and weight management; and food safety.