Courses Code: BCH 306
Course Title: NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY
Number of unit : 2 Units
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COURSE DETAILS
Course Coordinator: Prof. (Mrs) BALOGUN Elizabeth A
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Office Lecturer: College of Natural Science, Department of Biochemistry
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COURSE SYNOPSIS
Food nutrients. Energy values of foods and energy expenditure by mammals. Nutritive value of foods – carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, mineral elements and water. Nutritional disorders, prevention and therapy. Nutritional status and nutritional requirements. Recommended dietary allowances. Assessment of nutritional status. Nutrient requirements in relation to physical activity and ageing; diet and disease, obesity and under-nutrition.
BCH 306 – NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY
