Molecular Nutrition

Authors: Dave Bridges, Ph.D. and Oliva Anderson, MPH, R.D., Ph.D.

Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Michigan School of Public Health

Background

• Metabolic Control Systems
• Endocrine Handout
• Digestive Tract Introduction
• Energy Balance

Carbohydrates

• Carbohydrate Structure
• Carbohydrate Digestion
• Fiber
• Glycolysis
• TCA Cycle
• Pentose Phosphate Pathway
• Glycogen Metabolism
• Gluconeogenesis

Lipids

• Lipids Introduction
• Lipid Digestion
• Lipid Synthesis
• Lipid Catabolism
• Lipid Transport

Proteins

• Amino Acids Overview
• Protein Digestion and Absorbtion
• Amino Acid Synthesis
• Protein Oxidation
• Nitrogen Containing Compounds