Thiamin Deficiency
A Directed Case Study
Author(s)
http://sciencecases.lib.buffalo.edu/collection/detail.html?case_id=171&id=171Chemistry Department
SUNY New Paltz
dharp@newpaltz.edu
Abstract
In this directed case study developed for a biochemistry class, students read about the differences in the dietary preferences and practices for preparing and consuming rice among the three major communities of Malaysia, the local Malays and the immigrant Tamils and Chinese. They then answer a series of close-ended questions about the causes and consequences of thiamin deficiency.
Objectives
- Stimulate students' interest in biochemistry.
- Illustrate biochemistry as a means of linking metabolism and health.
- Create awareness of the importance of vitamins in our diet.
- Acquaint students with the basics of carbohydrate metabolism.
Keywords
Thiamin; carbohydrate metabolism; beri-beri; enriched rice; vitamin B12Educational Level
Undergraduate lower divisionFormat
PDFType Methods
DirectedLanguage
EnglishSubject Headings
Biochemistry Nutrition
Date Posted
06/20/03Teaching Notes
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