NH 446 - Food Toxicology

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Introduction to the basic principles of Food and Nutritional Toxicology. Overview of concepts of the dose-response relationships, absorption, metabolism, and elimination of toxicants. Chemicals in foods such as hormones, pollutants, pesticides, food additives, bacterial and fungal toxins will be discussed. USDA Food laws and regulations analyzed.
Prerequisite(s): NH 301, NH 330, NH 331.