Nutrition, Metabolism and Disease
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BIOS2051 | Biosciences | 2 | 20 | Spring Malaysia |
- Code
- BIOS2051
- School
- Biosciences
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring Malaysia
Summary
Metabolism in the Fed, Fasted and Starved States
The role of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins as energy substrates. A review of how the metabolism of these macro-nutrients is integrated in the fed, fasting and starved states
Nutrition, Metabolism and Exercise
Changes in metabolism associated with different forms of exercise. Current concepts concerning the role of nutrition in enhancing sporting performance
Disorders of Metabolism
Consideration of some selected examples of inherited disorders of metabolism and the metabolic rationale for some of the therapies used to alleviate their effects
Obesity
Body composition and energy balance. Control of food intake and energy expenditure. Health and physiological considerations of obesity. Treatment of obesity
Diabetes
History of diabetes. Role of insulin in regulating metabolism. Impaired glucose tolerance, metabolic syndrome, insulin dependenat diabetes. Diabetic complecations. Treatment of diabetes.
Cardiovascular Disease, Lipoproteins, Hyperlipidaemia and Atherosclerosis
Cardiovascular disease risk factors, Structure and function of lipoproteins. Regulation of plasma lipoprotein concentrations. Genetic and metabolic basis of the hyperlipidaemias. Nature of the atherosclerotic plaque and the biochemical mechanisms underlying its development.
Pre-requisites-BIOS1036 Introduction to Nutrition and BIOS1037 Biochemistry – The Building Blocks of Life
Target Students
Students studying BSc Nutrition (B400)
Classes
- Two 2-hour lectures each week for 12 weeks
Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only in specified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takes place in some weeks of a Semester
Assessment
- 40% Coursework: Oral Presentation
- 60% Exam (2-hour): Written Examination (2 hours; 50%)
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To provide a basic understanding of the role of nutrition in a variety of physiological and pathological situations.To emphasise the interaction between the disciplines of biochemistry and nutrition.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
- Recall major factors associated with the metabolism of macronutrients during normal (healthy) metabolism
- Explain changes in macronutrient metabolism associated with common chronic diseases (obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease).
- Predict the impact of genetic mutations/polymorphisms on pathways of metabolism and disease outcomes.
- Conduct and appraise different methods of assessing body composition.
Conveners
- Dr Nurul 'Ain Azizan