NS 4310 - Mineral Nutrition and Chronic Disease

Fall. 3 credits. S–U or letter grade option.

Recommended prerequisite: NS 3310.

C. McCormick.

Evaluate the evidence from primary literature that dietary calcium, sodium, and iron play an important role in the development of osteoporosis, hypertension, and anemia, respectively. An additional goal of the course is to review the molecular processes that are involved in the homeostasis of each mineral and the recommendations for daily nutrient intakes. Class discussion of key research articles is conducted and evaluated.