NFS Nutritional Sciences CoursesNFS299Y1 Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. See page 42 for details. NFS384H1 Food sources, digestion, absorption and transport of nutrients; biochemical and
physiological functions of nutrients in the body; relationship between diet and health;
consumer concerns about food (contaminants, food additives, etc.); nutrition and the
environment. NFS386H1 Structure, composition and chemical and biochemical reactions in foods during
postharvest/postmortem, processing, storage and utilization. Effects of reactions on
organoleptic properties, nutritional value and toxicity. NFS484H1 Physiological and biochemical features of nutrient needs. The roles of nutrients in the
development and adaptability of the whole body, organs and cells. Interpretation of
current research data. NFS486H1 Possible etiological role of diet in pregnancy and early development and in human
diseases including cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Current issues relating to
their prevention or treatment with diet, illustrated with reference to general
pathophysiological and biochemical principles and current literature. NFS487H1 A discussion of recent advances in the science of foods, food components and food
systems. NFS488H1 Occurrence, mechanism of action, safety and health implications of chemicals naturally
present in or added to foods. Interactions of nutrients and toxicants and the effects on
their metabolism and utilization. Food safety evaluation and regulatory control. NFS490H1 The impact of cultural, social, economic and environmental factors on food availability
and selection. Comparative research approaches of different disciplines. Socially and
culturally sensitive nutrition interventions. NFS494Y1 Research experience under the supervision of a Departmental staff member. The course
entails designing and carrying out a small research project and the preparation and
presentation of both a research proposal and a final report. Note that the research
project NFS 494Y requires the prior consent of a staff
member who will supervise the project and departmental approval before enrolment. The
student is responsible for locating a supervisor and must consult with the course
instructor before the beginning of the term. |
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