This unit is concerned with studying the qualitative and quantitative aspects of nutrition required for people of different ages and physical activities. It deals with the digestion and absorption of macro and micro nutrients, and how this is coordinated by the nervous and endocrine systems. It also considers genetic mutations that deal with inappropriate nutrient absorption (lactose intolerance and cystic fibrosis). A detailed analysis of the absorbed nutrients, their assimilation and subsequent metabolism are considered. The role of the endocrine system in metabolic assimilation of absorbed fuel, along with derangements that follow their excess consumption are considered (e.g. metabolic... -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Phillip Oates
Prerequisites: PHYL2001 Physiology of Human Body Systems or PHYL2255 Phyisology of Human Body Systems or PHYL2260 Physiology Adaptation and Stress or a Level 2 Biochemistry unit or all Biomedical Science major Level 2 units
