Identify the scientific basis for establishing quantitative dietary recommendations for specific vitamins and minerals. Identify significant examples of nutrient interactions as illustrated by specific vitamins and minerals. Class attendance is required. Attendance sheets will be distributed on a regular basis. Being late or leaving early without proper reason will be also counted as a partial absence.
Exams are cumulative, but emphasize material covered since previous exam.
While primary emphasis may be given to material covered in lectures, test questions also draw on material covered in greater depth by the text and other assigned readings. Three of the four exams will be used in computing the final grade. Therefore, there will be no make-up exams nor will exams be administered at any time other than the regularly scheduled class period . The final exam will be comprehensive and is required. The written assignments are designed to provide you with experience in interpreting nutrition research, relating different researchers' work, and writing your interpretations.