NUTR 235 - Vitamins, Minerals, Bioactive Compounds

This course provides a comprehensive overview of vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds such as phytochemicals. Topics include recommended intakes, bioavailability, safety, and micronutrient chemical structures. Food and beverages that are rich sources of micronutrients will be discussed. Health conditions and diseases associated with micronutrient deficiency or overload will be examined. We will also study the impact of bioactive compounds on the prevention of disease and overall preservation of health.

 

Prerequisite(s): NUTR 210, CHEM 110, BIOL 100, BIOL 065, or BIOL 010, or consent of instructor
Cross-Listed with CHEM 235