HE4273 : Advanced Nutrition

Department

Department of Home Economics

Academic Program

Master in Home Economics

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

This course is concerned with studying the vital role of nutrients within the body, the role of the cell in the metabolism of nutrients, the manufacture of energy, and some other compounds, and the role of microelements in these vital processes.

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of the course, the student will be able to

Recognize the relationship between proper nutrition and enzymatic

reactions in the body

Discover the role of different enzymes in the body's metabolic processes

Diagnose the positive and negative effects of dietary fiber

Outlines the steps for the construction and breakdown of important vital compounds in the cell

Addresses the nutritional interaction between the elements

Teaching and learning methods

Dialogue discussing the use of information network

Methods of assessments

Written test 50% year work, 50% final exam