Self study plan for understanding nutritional processes

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A solid foundation in chemistry and biology is essential for understanding nutritional processes, particularly through organic chemistry, molecular biology, and biochemistry. The proposed study plan includes using Clayden for organic chemistry, Albert's for molecular biology, and Voet/Voet for biochemistry, which is a reasonable approach. There is a notable gap in knowledge among some nutritionists regarding biochemistry and proper nutrition, indicating a need for a more rigorous scientific background in the field. Additional resources or courses in human physiology and metabolic pathways may enhance understanding further. This structured self-study plan should effectively prepare for advanced nutritional studies.
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I've got a good background in physics and math. I'm interested in getting a decent foundation in chemistry/biology with an eye towards understanding nutrition (for starters). (I've been out of school for years.)

From browsing course requirements, it seems like I'll need: organic chemistry, molecular biology, then biochemistry. From there, I should have the necessary pre-reqs for jumping into the nutritional texts.

Is this reasonable? Am I missing anything?

So far I'm working thru Clayden (et al) Organic Chem. Then I plan to move to Albert's (et al) Molecular Biology of the Cell. Then probably Voet/Voet for Biochem.

Any suggestions are welcome.
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More than enough. Many of the "nutritionists" I have talked to know next to nothing about the associated biochemistry.
 
Many nutritionists also seem to know next to nothing about proper nutrition, barring parrotting long busted myths :)
 

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