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NUTR 445Energy and Macronutrient Metabolism

3 credits · Nutrition · Penn State

This course is designed to provide a foundation in the chemistry and metabolism of the macronutrients. Building on a knowledge base in biochemistry, physiology, and nutrition, this course will focus on the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids, and the integration of these metabolic pathways. The course provides the student with a sufficient application of biochemical processes, cellular molecules and their metabolism to serve as a basis for an advanced study of nutrition.

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Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 3 · Spring (1 program).

Required in (1)

  • Nutritional Sciences, Minor
What it opens up

Courses that list NUTR 445 as a prerequisite (3)