HND 212
Human Biochemistry for Nutritionists
2
Course Description
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. discuss nutrient availability, its metabolism and assimilation; and
2. investigate the effects of diet on biochemical processes.
Course Outline
Definition of terms in human nutrition. Chemistry and functions of cell constituents,
biosynthesis and functions of nucleic acids. Availability of nutrients. Interrelationship of
nutrients. Metabolism of nutrients under different physiological conditions. Effect of diet on
biochemical process. Regulatory mechanisms for various nutrients. Inborn errors of
metabolism.