The perception of the importance of the biochemistry course for nutrition students

Abstract

Biochemistry is the science that studies the chemical processes occurring in living organisms, playing a fundamental role in the understanding of pathologies, clinical analyses, and the functioning of the human body. Mastery of this discipline significantly contributes to the comprehension of other areas within the Nutrition program and is essential for the future professional practice of students. In this context, the present study evaluated the importance of Biochemistry in the academic training of nutritionists through a mixed-methods research design conducted in two phases, involving 22 undergraduate Nutrition students from the State University of Ceará (UECE), in Fortaleza, Brazil. Data collection instruments included an online questionnaire (Google Forms) and a literature review conducted via the platforms Google Scholar and SciELO. The findings reinforce the relevance of the discipline and highlight the need for further research on the topic, aiming to improve professional training in Nutrition and contribute to advancements in education and scientific production in the field.