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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