Knowledge:
- Describe in detail digestion and absorption of nutrients and factors of importance.
- Describe in detail metabolism and regulation of nutrients in normal physiological functions.
- Describe in detail mechanisms to sustain fluid, energy, and macronutrient balance.
- Characterize the function of nutrients in physiological functions.

Skills:
- Explain in detail digestion, absorption, and transport of micro- and macronutrients.
- Differentiate storage, mobilization, and metabolism of micro- and macronutrients.
- Analyze factors influencing these processes.
- Compare physiological effects of different interrelated nutrients.
- Explain in detail the regulation of the mobilization of the macronutrients in the body at rest and during work/physical activity.
- Use scientific language to discuss and explain problems in written English.
- Reflect independently on a range of physiological consequences of nutrition deficiency/overload.
- Discuss and reflect on the absorption and metabolism of the nutrients and their importance for the normal functions of the human organism.

Competences:
- Independently solve public nutrition problems related to health recommendations and physiological functions.
- Systematic understanding of knowledge in nutrition metabolism.
- Conceptual understanding that enables the student to evaluate current research critically.
- Critical awareness of current problems and new insights in nutrition.
- Work independently with scientific literature within the field.