Course Title: Energy Yielding Nutrients - 302
Instructor: Susan Dillon, Dip.NS., Dip. C.N., Dip.ACBS., Dip.CFNA.
Course Description:
This course is an extensive investigation into 3 of the 6 nutrient classes.
Section one explores carbohydrates. It addresses the purposes and digestibility of carbohydrates, as well as how carbohydrates are utilized by the canine body.
Section two explores protein sources and amino acids. The student will examine the purposes of protein, factors that affect protein requirements, and the effects of deficiencies and excesses.
Section three examines lipids. This section will explore the differences between Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, the source and function of fats, and also why some fats are considered essential while others are not.
Students should emerge from this course with able to analyze and discuss the following topic areas:
- classifications and functions of carbohydrates
- simple carbohydrates, starches and fibers
- digestibility and metabolism of carbohydrates
- amino acids
- requirements and digestibility of proteins
- protein complementation
- classifications and functions of lipids
- essential fatty acids
- Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids
Required Resources:
- Small Animal Clinical Nutrition 5th Edition by Hand. (Enrolled students are eligible for a significant discount that comes to approximately $50 on this book through the Mark Morris Institute. Students can request a discount code from their instructor for this.)
Prerequisites:
None