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HUMAN ENERGY METABOLISM

NUTRSCI 710
Course Description

Fundamentals in human macronutrient metabolism and its role in health and disease. Biochemistry and physiology of macronutrient digestion, anabolism, and catabolism. Disorders of energy metabolism (obesity, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, starvation). Metabolic effects of fiber and the microbiota. Body composition and energy assessment. Taught in an online format using lectures, guided readings, and projects.

Prerequisties

Declared in Clinical Nutrition MS or the Capstone Certificate in Clinical Nutrition

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

2

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average
3.86

3.07% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

2.25% from Historical

A Rate
78.13%

7.48% from Historical

Class Size
32

12.78% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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