Nutrition 101

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Snack sized chapters for easy learning.

Designed for both students and adults.

This book provides a quick summary of essential concepts in Nutrition by following snack sized chapters:

Introduction to Nutrition,
• Nutrition: Introduction
• Importance of Nutrition
• Nutrients
• Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)

Nutrition Guidelines and Assessment,
• Nutrition Guidelines and Assessment
• Dietary Guidelines for Americans
• Key Recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines
• Recommendations for Specific Population Groups
• Nutrition Assessment
• Methods of Nutritional Assessment

Digestion and Absorption,
• Digestion and Absorption
• Digestion of Food
• How Food Moves Through the Digestive System
• Absorption of Food
• Transport of Nutrients

Carbohydrates,
• Carbohydrates
• Functions of Carbohydrates
• How do Carbohydrates Give Us Energy?
• Types of Carbohydrates
• Simple Sugars
• Monosaccharide
• Disaccharides
• Complex Sugars
• Oligosaccharides
• Polysaccharides
• Daily Consumption of Carbohydrate

Lipids,
• Lipids
• Functions of Lipids
• What is the Role of Fat in the Diet?
• Types of Lipids
• Simple Lipids
• Compound Lipids
• Steroids
• Derived Lipids
• Saturated Fatty Acids
• Unsaturated Fatty Acids
• Essential Fatty Acids (EFA)
• Daily Consumption of Lipids

Proteins and Aminoacids,
• Proteins and Amino acids
• Amino Acids
• Functions of Proteins
• Structure of Proteins
• Primary Structure
• Secondary Structure
• Tertiary Structure
• Quaternary Structure
• Protein Requirement and Nutrition
• Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM)

Vitamins,
• Vitamins
• Classification of Vitamins
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin K
• Vitamin B Complex
• Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Water and Minerals,
• Water
• Minerals
• Major Minerals
• Trace Minerals

Metabolism,
• Metabolism
• Transferring Food Energy to Cellular Energy
• Metabolic Pathways
• Key Energy Players
• Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
• NADH and FADH2
• NADPH
• Extracting Energy from Carbohydrates
• Extracting Energy from Fats
• Extracting Energy from Proteins

Body Composition and Weight Management,
• Body Composition
• Body Mass Index
• Distribution of Body Fat
• Measuring Body Fat
• Weight Management
• Overweight and Obesity
• Causes of Overweight and Obesity
• Problems of Overweight and Obesity
• Aggressive Treatment for Obesity
• Weight Loss Strategies
• Underweight
• Weight Gain Strategies

Diet and Health,
• Diet and Health
• Cardiovascular Disease and Nutrition
• Hypertension
• Cancer
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Osteoporosis

Maternal and Infant Nutrition,
• Maternal and Infant Nutrition
• Pregnancy
• Pre-Pregnancy Weight
• Pre-Pregnancy and Pregnancy Nutrition
• Maternal Weight Gain
• Exercise during Pregnancy
• Lactation
• Nutrition for Breastfeeding Women

Food Safety and Technology,
• Food Safety and Technology
• Food-Borne Illnesses
• Rules to Keep Food Safe
• Keep Hands and Surfaces Clean
• Do not Cross Contaminate
• Cook at the Right Temperature
• Refrigerate Properly
• Safety Tips
• Food Technology
• Food Preservation
• Genetically-Modified Foods

Nutrition from Childhood through Adulthood,
• Nutrition from Childhood through Adulthood
• Nutrition in Childhood
• Nutrient Needs of Childhood
• Nutrition in Adolescence
• Nutritional Needs of Adolescents
• Nutrition in Adults
• Key Factors of a Healthy Diet
• General Recommendations


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