Biochemical techniques

What is Biochemistry?

Biochemistry

Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes associated with living organisms. Biochemists use concepts of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, microbiology, and genetics to unravel the complex puzzles of life. Biochemical techniques are used in clinical diagnosis of infectious diseases, genetic disorders, and cancer; as well as in many forms of research to improve the quality of our lives.

Nutrition

Nutrition is the science that studies the means by which we take in and utilize food. Nutritionists study the metabolism of foods, i.e. how foods are converted and used by the body. They study the need for vitamins and trace elements in all stages of human development from pre-term infants to the elderly.

Dietetics

Dietetics is the application of nutrition to diet planning for individuals, groups and populations. Dietitians are uniquely trained to advise you on food, diet and nutrition. Only a dietitian holds a professional qualification and certain positions (such as food-service directors in hospitals) are restricted to holders of this qualification.