Food Science (FOOD)
Department of Chemistry
Faculty of Science
FOOD 2001 [0.5 credit]
Principles of Nutrition
Roles of nutrients, lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, fluids and electrolytes. Digestion, absorption, transport, energy metabolism. Disorders including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. Nutrition through the life cycle.
Pre-requisites:
CHEM 1000,
BIOL 1003.
Lectures three hours a week.