Self study plan for understanding nutritional processes

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The discussion focuses on creating a self-study plan for understanding nutritional processes, emphasizing the importance of foundational knowledge in organic chemistry, molecular biology, and biochemistry. The user is currently studying "Organic Chemistry" by Clayden and plans to progress to "Molecular Biology of the Cell" by Alberts and "Biochemistry" by Voet/Voet. This structured approach is deemed reasonable for acquiring the necessary prerequisites to delve into nutritional texts and concepts effectively.

PREREQUISITES
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Foundational knowledge in nutrition science
NEXT STEPS
  • Study "Molecular Biology of the Cell" by Alberts
  • Complete "Biochemistry" by Voet/Voet
  • Research current nutritional science literature
  • Explore advanced topics in metabolic pathways
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for students, nutritionists, and health professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of the biochemical foundations of nutrition.

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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.
thanks
 
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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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