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ANSC 421
Minerals and Vitamins

Credit:  3 hours.


Nutritional implications and metabolic roles of minerals and vitamins in animal metabolism. The course is designed to instill a basic understanding of vitamin and mineral functions, absorption, metabolism, and excretion. Research methodologies used in the study of vitamin and mineral nutrition will also be discussed. Prerequisite: A nutrition course (ANSC 321, ANSC 325, or equivalent) and credit or concurrent registration in MCB 350 or ANSC 350, or consent of instructor.