The metabolism of macronutrients, inclusive of the regulatory role of vitamins and minerals, is discussed from the standpoint of individual systems including the gastrointestinal tract, liver, muscle, adipose tissue, brain, kidney, and red blood cells. Processes that are emphasized include digestion, absorption, transport, and homeostatis. Integrative functioning among several organ systems is discussed. Students focus on the relationships among nutrition, strength, endurance, and physical performance with an emphasis on nutrient utilization during exercise. Practical considerations for the nutrition assessment of athletes are discussed.
Students study direct and indirect methods used in the assessment of nutrition status.
Both traditional and new methods of assessment are discussed, including anthropometric techniques, nutrition history screens, soft tissue assessment, biochemical assessment, dietary survey techniques, and demographic assessment. Introductory course in the function of the respiratory system which includes study of the ventilatory mechanisms, gas transport in the blood, natural and chemical regulation of breathing, and clinical applications of these phenomena in the cardiopulmonary system. 3 lecture hours and 2 lab hours each week. Students study the development and normal functioning of the cardiovascular system in the neonate and adult as a basis for understanding of pathological function in disease.