Description:
Nutritional and endocrine regulation of protein synthesis and degradation, protein quality assessment, protein status, protein-energy malnutrition. Protein metabolism during exercise. Metabolism, digestion, and absorption of amino acids and proteins.
Semester:
Spring of odd years
Credits:
Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Description:
Nutritional and endocrine regulation of protein synthesis and degradation, protein quality assessment, protein status, and protein-energy malnutrition. Protein metabolism during exercise. Metabolism, digestion, and absorption of amino acids and proteins.
Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Recommended Background:
Courses in biochemistry and nutrition.
Description:
Physiological and nutritional significances of proteins and amino acids as applied to higher animals. Classification, digestion, absorption, utilization, and metabolism of protein, amino acids, and peptides. Topics in dietary deficiencies, excess of amino acids as well as nutritional regulation of protein turnover.