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Dear students, 

you are most welcome to the module of Nutritional biochemistry, Department of Human Nutritional and Dietetics/Year 1/Trimester 2. 

Aim of the module

This module will enable students to learn the functions of macro and micronutrients. The students will understand the chemistry of major and minor components of food, and how they relate to metabolic functions.

 Brief description of the module 

This module aims to enable students to have an understanding of the chemistry of major and minor components of food, and how they relate to metabolic functions; to learn about hormonal regulation of carbohydrate, lipid and amino-acid metabolism particularly the regulation of enzyme activity and the different roles the  major organs have in whole energy balance; also to learn metabolism of nutrients including water, vitamins and minerals by an emphasis on digestion, transport and intercellular function of these nutrients and how physiological states affect these processes

Intended module learning outcomes

At the end of this module, you will be able to:  

1. Define the key terms of Nutritional biochemistry

2. Explain the chemical structure and classification of food components. 

3. Describe the metabolic processes of food components and their physiological effects

4. Discuss the metabolic disorders related to the biochemical reactions in the human body.

Facilitator’s addresss

Names: Rubayiza Emmanuel

Email: eubayizza@gmail.com/e.rubayiza.ur.ac.rw

Phone number: (+250)788468359