TL00CC88 Nutrition Physiology (5 cr)
Cooperation network course
Network: Sport and Health Studies in Lake Land Finland
Available for: Doctoral studies, Master's students, Bachelor's students and Bachelor's and Master's students
This course is offered through the Network for Sports and Health Studies in Lake Land Finland. These studies are available for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree students studying in Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences.
Description
Digestion, metabolism and function of the energy providing nutrients (dietary proteins, carbohydrates, fats, alcohol), vitamins, minerals and other diet-derived compounds in humans. The regulation of the nutrient digestion, metabolism and food intake.
Learning outcomes
This study unit is taught in Finnish. The translation has not been updated after 31 July 2023. Please change the language to Finnish in Peppi and read the description in Finnish. After completing the course, student will be able to • explain the relevant factors in absorption and digestions of nutrients and in regulation of food intake • explain in general the metabolism of energy-providing nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and other diet-derived compounds • explain the functions of energy-providing and other nutrients and diet-derived compounds in the body Generic competencies • Critical thinking • Identification and development of expertise
Additional information
Offering data: This course is open for everyone. The course is compulsory for students of the 2nd study year in Nutrition.
Description of prerequisites
Basic Studies of Nutrition.