NS 6310

Micronutrients: Function, Homeostasis, and Assessment

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Advanced course in nutrition that focuses on the function, homeostasis, and metabolism of the principal dietary micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). It expands on the principles of nutritional biochemistry provided in introductory courses. One goal is to provide the scientific basis and rationale for recommended Dietary Reference Intakes. The course will draw on primary literature of both past and contemporary research.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: graduate students. Undergraduates need permission from instructor to enroll in this graduate-level course.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

Outcomes

• Describe the function and metabolism of selected micronutrients (vitamins & minerals).
• Describe some aspects of homeostatic regulation and/or specific mechanisms physiological control.
• Describe the current scientific basis of selected micronutrient requirements and recommendations.

When Offered Fall.

Comments Course is divided into two parts with two separate topics: Vitamins (first 7 weeks) and Minerals (second 7 weeks). Each part is worth 2 credits. Enroll in both sections (for 4 credits total) if planning to attend the course for the entire semester.

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