Advanced Nutrition Micronutrients

Unit 1. Micronutrients, Human Health and Well Being, I. Overview, II. Assessment, III. Factors Affecting Micronutrient Needs, Unit 2. Integration of the Functional Aspects of Vitamins and Minerals, I. Overview, II. The Role of Micronutrients in Gene Expression, III. Synthesis of Purines and Pyrimidines, IV. Micronutrients as Stabilizers, Supplemental Readings, Unit 3. Fat-Soluble Vitamins, I. Vitamin A, A. Structure and Nomenclature, B. Chemical Properties, C. Biopotency, D. Sources, E. Metabolism of Vitamin A, 1. Absorption, 2. Transpor, 3. Degradation and Excretion, F. Functions of Vitamin A, 1. Protein Synthesis, 2. Reproduction and Growth, 3. Vision, G. Hypervitaminosis A, H. Recommended Dietary Allowances, II. Vitamin D, A. Overview, B. Structure and Nomenclature, C. Physical and Chemical Properties, D. Biopotency, F. International Units (IU), G. Metabolism of Vitamin D, 1. Absorption, 2. Transport, 3. Metabolism, 4. Function, a. Regulation of Serum Calcium Levels, b. Mode of Action at the Genomic Level, H. Vitamin D Deficiency, I. Hypervitaminosis, J. Recommended Dietary Allowances, III. Vitamin E, A. Overview, B. Structure and Nomenclature, C. International Units and Methods of Analysis, D. Chemical and Physical Properties, E. Sources, F. Metabolism, 1. Absorption and Transport, 2. Intracellular Transport and Storage, 3. Catabolism and Excretion, 4. Function, G. Hypervitaminosis E, H. Deficiency, I. Recommended Dietary Allowance, IV. Vitamin K, A. Overview, B. Structure and Nomenclature, C. Biopotency, D. Chemical and Physical Properties, E. Chemical Assays, F. Bioassays, G. Biosynthesis, H. Antagonists, Antivitamins, I. Sources, J. Absorption, K. Metabolism and Function, L. Deficiency, M. Recommended Dietary Allowance, Supplemental Readings, Unit 4. Water-Soluble Vitamins, I. Ascorbic Acid, A. Overview, B. Structure, Physical and Chemical Properties, C. Sources, D. Absorption, Metabolism, E. Distribution, F. Function, G. Deficiency, H. Toxicity, I. Recommend