Science of Fat Metabolism

The term “fat” can be applied to several aspects of health and fitness, from macronutrients in food to tissues in the body, to molecules in the blood. The consumption of fat can be a complex topic due to many different things: fat types, their health effects, the ways fats are metabolized and stored, etc. This course provides a greater understanding of fat-related concepts including the fats consumed in various diets, the physiology of fats within the body, in addition to ways fats are absorbed

• Understand fat metabolism effects under acute and chronic stress
• Compare various lipid forms in the body
• Determine role and function of dietary fats
• Learn current dietary guidelines for fat intake

• Basic knowledge of biology and chemistry