Maricopa Community Colleges  FON137   20036-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/17/03
FON137 20036-99999 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Nutrition Supplements
Discussion of supplements and their effects on metabolic enhancement. The course will be divided into three major sections:anabolic, catabolic, and energy-producing agents. Addresses current supplements on the market in order to advise the general public. Prerequisites: FON100 or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
FON137   20036-99999 Nutrition Supplements
1. Explain the types of metabolism. (I, II, III, IV)
2. Differentiate between anabolic, catabolic, and energy- producing supplements (V, VI, VII)
3. Describe the mechanism of anabolic metabolism and the side effects of those supplements. (V)
4. Describe the mechanism of catabolic metabolism and the side effects of those supplements. (VI)
5. Describe the side effects of energy-producing supplements. (VII)
6. Identify supplements that are currently on the market and will be able to advise the general public. (V, VI, VII, VIII)
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FON137   20036-99999 Nutrition Supplements
    I. Overview of metabolism
        A. Anabolic reactions
        B. Catabolic reactions
      II. Carbohydrate metabolism
          A. Glycolysis
            1. Aerobic entry into Kreb's Cycle
            2. Anaerobic and production of lactate
          B. Kreb's Cycle
          C. Electron Transport Chain
        III. Protein metabolism
            A. Breakdown of
            B. Production of ammonia
            C. Urea cycle
          IV. Fat metabolism
              A. Fatty acid oxidation
              B. Fatty acid biosynthesis
            V. Anabolic supplements
                A. Mechanism of action
                B. Side effects
              VI. Catabolic supplements
                  A. Mechanism of action
                  B. Side effects
                VII. Energy-producing supplements
                    A. Mechanism of action
                    B. Side effects
                  VIII. Review of current literature
                      A. Scientific journals
                      B. Contemporary magazines
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