ECTS
5 credits
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Description
Physiology of Digestion, Absorption of Macro- and Micronutrients:
- Major functions of digestion:
* Digestion, absorption, secretion, motility, nervous system
- Absorption and metabolism of nutrients:
* Lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals
- Sources and functions of dietary lipids
- Dietary fiber
* Cellulose, starches, pectins, resistant starches, lignin, etc.)
- Biologically active nutritional factors:
* Beneficial: probiotics and antioxidants
* Adverse: protease inhibitors, lectins, phytates, goitrogens
Additional Information
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