INHERITED METABOLIC DISORDERS

This course focuses on understanding the underlying biochemical and genetic basis of inborn errors of metabolism, as well as the nutritional management strategies required to optimize the health and well-being of affected individuals. This course covers diseases including phenylketonuria, maple syrup urine disease, galactosemic, Glycogen storage disease, homocystinuria, Medium-chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency and familial hypercholesterolemia.