Chemistry and Metabolism | Food As Medicine

Welcome to Chemistry and Metabolism, from the Food As Medicine program

This class provides a a review of the key concepts that underlie modern nutrition, including basic chemistry, the macronutrients, and metabolic function. Sections covered in this lesson include:

• elements and nutrients
• energy transfer and ATP production
• carbohydrate metabolism
• protein metabolism
• lipid metabolism

To access the lesson, click on the circle next to the lesson name. This will take you to the lesson page, which contains the video for this class. If you click on the “Materials” tab next to “Lesson”, you will find a PDF of the lesson, and an audio recording. Once you have reviewed the lesson and are ready, please challenge the quiz.  Upon the successful completion of this class, you will be issued a certificate of completion equal to 3 hours of continuing education credits.

Please begin whenever you are ready, and should you encounter any difficulty, please send an email to study@dogwoodbotanical.com.