Nutrition 101

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,
â€¢ Nutrition: Introduction
â€¢ Importance of Nutrition
â€¢ Nutrients
â€¢ Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)

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

Digestion and Absorption,
â€¢ Digestion and Absorption
â€¢ Digestion of Food
â€¢ How Food Moves Through the Digestive System
â€¢ Absorption of Food
â€¢ Transport of Nutrients

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

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

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

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

Water and Minerals,
â€¢ Water
â€¢ Minerals
â€¢ Major Minerals
â€¢ Trace Minerals

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

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

Diet and Health,
â€¢ Diet and Health
â€¢ Cardiovascular Disease and Nutrition
â€¢ Hypertension
â€¢ Cancer
â€¢ Diabetes Mellitus
â€¢ Osteoporosis

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

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

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

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Country USA
Manufacturer WAGmob
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2013-07-23
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	WAGmob
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2013-07-23
Format	Kindle eBook

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