PHNU 610 Advanced Nutrition 1: Carbohydrates and Lipids

About the Course

A study of the digestion, absorption, function, metabolism, and control of metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids. This course develops a thorough understanding of the nutrition of carbohydrates and lipids and their applications to selected nutrition-related diseases that have a public health impact, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.

Prerequisite: PHEL 567 Nutritional Metabolism or Biochemistry

Who Needs This Course?

• Graduate students:
  • MPH – Nutrition
• This course may also be taken by
  • Health professionals for continuing education
  • Health professionals as non-degree course for professional development

Time Investment

6 to 7 hours a week

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify and discuss the main sources, digestion, absorption, metabolism, functions, and interactions of carbohydrates and lipids in the human body.
2. Write a dietary plan based on carbohydrates, protein, lipids, and total energy requirements.
3. Conduct a nutrition intervention program on weight control at a community level.
4. Explain the basis of a healthy diet and its scientific agreement with the Bible and EG White’s writings.

Topics to Cover

UNIT 1: Foundation of Human Body

UNIT 2: Digestion & Absorption

UNIT 3: Carbohydrates: Energy, Metabolism, and More

UNIT 4: Dietary Fiber: Digestion and Health 

UNIT 5: Carbohydrates in Health and Disease

UNIT 6: Lipids: Fatty Acids, Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

UNIT 7: Lipids in Health and Disease

UNIT 8: Agreement between the Bible and EGW’s Writing and Science