HND- Nutritional Biochemistry 3 (3-0)

THEORY:

Introduction Nutritional Biochemistry, Biochemical aspects of Macro- nutrients.

Carbohydrates: classification, structure, physical, chemical properties and metabolism. Lipids:
classification, structure, fatty acids, properties and metabolism. Proteins: classification, structure,
amino acids, chemical, physical and functional properties. Enzymes: nature, functions,
classification. Vitamins: classification, properties, structure, functions. Biochemical aspects of
micro-nutrients. Introduction to energy units. Calorimeter Measurement for energy production &
expenditure. Energy requirements, balance and regulation.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
1. Ahmad. M. 2009. Essentials of Medical Bio-chemistry, (8th Ed.). Vol.1 &11. Merit
Publishers, Multan, Pakistan
2. Chatergea MN and Shinde R. 2007. Text Book of Medical Biochemistry. (7th Ed.) Jaypee
Brothers, New Dehli, India.
3. Duncan AW. 2007. The Chemistry of Food and Nutrition. The Echo Library. 131 high St.
Teddington, Middlesex TWII 8HH.