This is the basic introductory course to Nutrition and Metabolism.
The goal of this course is to develop an understanding of the processes of digestion, absorption, bioavailability and metabolism of the macronutrients and micronutrients.
Additionally, the course describes introductory concepts of the interactions between nutrients and intermediate products of metabolism.
Finally, the aim of this course is the understanding by the students of the processes of energy metabolism of the human body’s reaction to lack of food, of the effects of exercise on metabolism, of the oxidative and antioxidant processes and the relationship between nutrition and metabolism of macro- and micronutrients with the function of organs of the body.

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

• Have knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts and the newest developments regarding nutrition and metabolism of macro- and micronutrients, as well as of the relationship of metabolism and the function of the organs of the body.
• Will acquire the ability to perceive complex concepts related to Nutrition and Metabolism.
• Will be able to understand the processes of digestion, absorption, bioavailability and metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, lipoproteins, vitamins, and minerals.
• Will be able to understand the body’s ability to regulate the homeostasis through control systems of balance and equilibrium.
• Will acquire the ability to perceive the relationship between nutrients and chronic cardio-metabolic diseases, such as obesity, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, etc.