The course is intended to equip the nursing student with the skills to apply chemistry to physiological processes such as thoughts, pumping action of the heart, movement, digestion, absorption, transportation, utilization and excretion of food substances. Biochemistry of nutrients and other substances and their action, and interaction and balance in relation to health and diseases will be explored. Therapeutic nutritional and food service delivery in hospitals and other healthcare institutions is emphasized.
- Teacher: Sipho Mahlangu