NS 332
Methods in Nutritional Sciences
Fall. 3 credits. Limited enrollment. Prerequisites: undergraduate biochemistry; NS 345, NS 331 preferred or concurrent registration. Students must preregister for lab in B21 Savage Hall during course preregistration. Letter grades only. One evening prelim. M. N. Kazarinoff.
Laboratory introduction to principles and analytical techniques of nutritional research. Emphasizes analytical concepts and skills required to determine nutrient function and nutritional status of individuals. Topics include methods of nutrient, metabolite, and enzyme analysis in body fluids; methods for assessing individual food intake and nutritional status; and methods for assessing the composition of foods.