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Unit 6- Protein
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table of contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Table Of Contents
Introduction
About the Authors
Acknowledgements
Updates Made to OER
Unit 1 – Designing A Healthy Diet
Introduction to Designing a Healthy Diet
Nutrition and Health
An Introduction to Molecules
Classification of Nutrients
Defining Nutrient Requirements: Dietary Reference Intakes
Understanding Food Labels
Tools for Achieving a Healthy Diet
Unit 2 — Nutrition Science and Information Literacy
Introduction to Nutrition Science and Information Literacy
The Scientific Method
Types of Research Studies and How To Interpret Them
Healthy Skepticism in Nutrition Science
Fact-Checking Online Health and Nutrition Information
Who Are the Experts in Nutrition Science?
Finding Accurate Sources of Health and Nutrition Information
Unit 3 – Molecules of Life: Photosynthesis, Digestion, and Metabolism
Introduction to Molecules of Life
Organization of Life
Photosynthesis and Metabolism
The Digestive System
Disorders of the GI Tract
Food Intolerances, Allergies, and Celiac Disease
Unit 4- Carbohydrates
Introduction to Carbohydrates
Types of Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate Food Sources and Guidelines for Intake
Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates
Glucose Regulation and Utilization in the Body
Fiber – Types, Food Sources, Health Benefits, and Whole Versus Refined Grains
Sugar: Food Sources, Health Implications, and Label-Reading
Sugar Substitutes
Unit 5- Lipids
Introduction to Lipids
The Functions of Fats
Lipid Types and Structures
Fatty Acid Types and Food Sources
Digestion and Absorption of Lipids
Lipid Transport, Storage, and Utilization
Lipid Recommendations and Heart Health
Unit 6- Protein
Introduction to Protein
Protein Structure
Protein Functions
Protein in Foods and Dietary Recommendations
Protein Digestion and Absorption
Health Consequences of Too Little and Too Much Dietary Protein
Protein Food Choices and Sustainability
Unit 7 — Body Weight and Health
Introduction to Body Weight and Health
Energy Balance: Energy In, Energy Out—Yet Not As Simple As It Seems
Measures of Body Size, Body Composition, and Metabolic Health
Risks of Too Little and Too Much Body Fat
Eating Disorders
Complex Causes of Excess Weight
Solutions for Improving Health
Unit 8 – Vitamins and Minerals Part 1
Introduction to Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins Important for Vision
Vitamins and Minerals as Antioxidants
Dietary Supplements
Sources of Vitamins and Minerals
Classification of Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins and Minerals Involved In Fluid And Electrolyte Balance
Unit 9 – Vitamins and Minerals Part 2
Introduction to Vitamins and Minerals Part 2
Vitamins and Minerals Involved in Energy Metabolism
Introduction to Bone Health
Other Minerals Important to Bone Health
Vitamin D: Important to Bone Health and Beyond
Vitamins and Minerals Involved in Blood Health
Calcium: Critical for Bones and Throughout the Body
Unit 10 — Nutrition and Physical Activity
Introduction to Nutrition and Physical Activity
Essential Elements and Benefits of Physical Fitness
Fuel Sources for Exercise
Nutrient Needs of Athletes
Unit 11 — Nutrition Throughout the Lifespan
Introduction to Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle
Nutrition in Pregnancy and Lactation
Nutrition in Early Infancy
Nutrition in Later Infancy and Toddlerhood
Raising Healthy Eaters
Nutrition in Adolescence
Nutrition in Older Adults
Glossary
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