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Hannah Rosen Part 1 MF3 Gastroenterology and Nutrition
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Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition / Week 1
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Describe the enteral digestion, absorption and metabolism of macronutrients and micronutrients.
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Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Upon completion of this problem, students should have an understanding of fat, carbohydrate and protein requirements as well as the processes of digestion, absorption and metabolism of these macronutrients. The relationship between diet and growth and development in early childhood should be summarized.
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Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition
The Gastroenterology concepts include the physiology and pathophysiology of digestion, absorption and metabolism of macronutrients and micronutrients, the structure and function of the hepatobiliary system, gastrointestinal tract integrity and gastrointestinal autoimmunity. Additionally, these concepts provide an introduction to understanding the common disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and the hepatobiliary system. During this Foundation you will develop an understanding of the important elements of the structure and functional relationships in the gastrointestinal tract. By the end of the Foundation, you should have an understanding of the significance of the cardinal manifestations of gastrointestinal disorders.
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Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition
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Chemical Phenomena [G02]
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