APUS: An Introduction to Nutrition

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  1. APUS: An Introduction to Nutrition 1st Edition
  2. Front Matter
  3. TitlePage
  4. InfoPage
  5. Table of Contents
  6. Licensing
  7. 1: Nutrition and You- An Introduction and How to Achieve a Healthy Diet
  8. 1.1: Chapter Introduction
  9. 1.2: Defining Nutrition, Health, and Disease
  10. 1.3: What Are Nutrients?
  11. 1.4: Historical Perspectives on Food
  12. 1.5: The Broad Role of Nutritional Science
  13. 1.6: Health Factors and Their Impact
  14. 1.7: Nutrition and the Media
  15. 1.8: Assessing Personal Health
  16. 1.9: Dietary Toolkit
  17. 1.10: A Healthy Philosophy toward Food
  18. 1.11: Understanding the Bigger Picture of Dietary Guidelines
  19. 1.12: What Is Nutritional Balance and Moderation?
  20. 1.13: National Goals for Nutrition and Health- Healthy People 2020
  21. 1.14: Recommendations for Optimal Health
  22. 1.15: Understanding Dietary Reference Intakes
  23. 1.16: Discovering Nutrition Facts
  24. 1.17: When Enough is Enough
  25. 1.18: Foodborne Illness and Food Safety
  26. 1.E: Nutrition and You (Exercises)
  27. 2: Gastrointestinal Tract
  28. 2.1: Chapter Introduction
  29. 2.2: The Basic Structural and Functional Unit of Life- The Cell
  30. 2.3: Digestion and Absorption
  31. 2.4: Nutrients Are Essential for Organ Function
  32. 2.5: Energy and Calories
  33. 2.6: Gastrointestinal Tract and Your Health
  34. 2.E: Exercises
  35. 3: Carbohydrates
  36. 3.1: Introduction to Carbohydrates
  37. 3.2: A Closer Look at Carbohydrates
  38. 3.3: Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates
  39. 3.4: The Functions of Carbohydrates in the Body
  40. 3.5: Looking Closely at Diabetes
  41. 3.6: Health Consequences and Benefits of High-Carbohydrate Diets
  42. 3.7: Carbohydrates and Personal Diet Choices
  43. 3.8: The Food Industry- Functional Attributes of Carbohydrates and the Use of Sugar Substitutes
  44. 3.E: Exercises
  45. 4: Lipids
  46. 4.1: Chapter Introduction
  47. 4.2: What Are Lipids?
  48. 4.3: How Lipids Work
  49. 4.4: Digestion and Absorption of Lipids
  50. 4.5: Understanding Blood Cholesterol
  51. 4.6: Balancing Your Diet with Lipids
  52. 4.7: Lipids and the Food Industry
  53. 4.8: Lipids and Disease
  54. 4.9: A Personal Choice about Lipids
  55. 4.E: Exercises
  56. 5: Proteins
  57. 5.1: Chapter Introduction
  58. 5.2: Defining Protein
  59. 5.3: The Role of Proteins in Foods- Cooking and Denaturation
  60. 5.4: Protein Digestion, Absorption and Metabolism
  61. 5.5: Protein’s Functions in the Body
  62. 5.6: Diseases Involving Proteins
  63. 5.7: Proteins, Diet, and Personal Choices
  64. 5.E: Proteins (Exercises)
  65. 6: Energy Metabolism
  66. 6.1: Chapter Introduction
  67. 6.2: Metabolism Overview
  68. 6.3: Vitamins Important for Metabolism
  69. 6.4: Minerals Important for Metabolism and for Blood Function and Renewal
  70. 6.5: Balancing Energy Input with Energy Output
  71. 6.6: Too Little or Too Much Weight?
  72. 6.7: Indicators of Health- Body Mass Index, Body Composition, and Fat Distribution
  73. 6.8: Dietary, Behavioral, and Physical Activity Recommendations for Weight Management
  74. 6.E: Exercises
  75. 7: Nutrition and Cancer
  76. 7.1: Chapter Introduction
  77. 7.2: Carcinogenesis
  78. 7.3: Diet and Cancer
  79. 8: Antioxidant Nutrients
  80. 8.1: Chapter Introduction
  81. 8.2: Generation of Free Radicals in the Body
  82. 8.3: Antioxidant Micronutrients
  83. 8.4: The Whole Nutrient Package versus Disease
  84. 8.E: Exercises
  85. 9: Nutrients and Bone Metabolism
  86. 9.1: Chapter Introduction
  87. 9.2: Bone Structure and Function
  88. 9.3: Bone Mineral Density is an Indicator of Bone Health
  89. 9.4: Micronutrients Essential for Bone Health- Calcium and Vitamin D
  90. 9.5: Other Essential Micronutrients for Bone Health
  91. 9.6: Osteoporosis
  92. 9.7: Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
  93. 9.8: Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment
  94. 9.9: Deficiency, Supplementation, and Choices
  95. 9.E: Nutrients Important for Bone Health (Exercises)
  96. 10: Water, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance
  97. 10.1: Chapter Introduction
  98. 10.2: Overview of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
  99. 10.3: Water’s Importance to Vitality
  100. 10.4: Regulation of Water Balance
  101. 10.5: Electrolytes Important for Fluid Balance
  102. 10.6: Consequences of Deficiency or Excess
  103. 10.7: Water Concerns
  104. 10.E: Water, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance (Exercises)
  105. 11: Nutrients Involved in Hematopoietic System
  106. 11.1: Chapter Introduction
  107. 11.2: Blood’s Function in the Body and in Metabolism Support
  108. 11.3: Vitamins Important for Metabolism and for Blood Function and Renewal
  109. 11.4: Minerals Important for Blood Function and Renewal
  110. 11.5: Iron-Deficiency Anemia
  111. 11.E: Exercises
  112. 12: Maternal, Infant, Childhood, and Adolescent Nutrition
  113. 12.1: Chapter Introduction
  114. 12.2: The Human Life Cycle
  115. 12.3: Pregnancy and Nutrition
  116. 12.4: Infancy and Nutrition
  117. 12.5: Nutrition in the Toddler Years
  118. 12.6: Childhood and Nutrition
  119. 12.7: Puberty and Nutrition
  120. 12.8: Older Adolescence and Nutrition
  121. 12.E: Exercises
  122. 13: Nutrition From Adulthood to the Elderly Years
  123. 13.1: Chapter Introduction
  124. 13.2: The Human Life Cycle Continues
  125. 13.3: Young Adulthood and Nutrition
  126. 13.4: Middle Age and Nutrition
  127. 13.5: Old Age and Nutrition
  128. 13.E: Exercises
  129. 14: Alcohol
  130. 14.1: Introduction to Alcohol
  131. 14.2: Alcohol Absorption and Metabolism
  132. 14.3: Pros and Cons of Drinking Alcohol
  133. 14.4: How Much to Drink?
  134. 15: Nutrition and Exercise
  135. 15.1: Chapter Introduction
  136. 15.2: Introduction to Nutrition and Physical Fitness
  137. 15.3: Aerobic Exercise
  138. 15.4: Anaerobic Exercise
  139. 15.5: Nutrients that are critical to athletes
  140. 15.6: Fitness Supplements and Steroids
  141. 15.7: Fitness and Health
  142. 15.8: Supplemental- Creating your own fitness plan
  143. 16: Additional Reading
  144. 16.1: Food Politics and Perspectives
  145. 16.2: The Politics of Food
  146. 16.3: The Food Industry
  147. 16.4: Food Cost and Inflation
  148. 16.5: Sustainability
  149. 16.6: A Fresh Perspective- Sustainable Food Systems
  150. 16.7: Start Your Sustainable Future Today
  151. 16.8: The Issue of Food Security
  152. 16.9: Diets around the World
  153. 16.10: Why Make Dietary Changes?
  154. 16.11: Nutrition and Your Health
  155. 16.12: Diet Trends and Health
  156. 16.13: Threats to Health
  157. 16.14: Careers in Nutrition
  158. Back Matter
  159. Index
  160. Index
  161. Glossary
  162. Detailed Licensing
  163. APUS: An Introduction to Nutrition 2e (Byerley)
  164. Front Matter
  165. TitlePage
  166. InfoPage
  167. Table of Contents
  168. Licensing
  169. 1: Nutrition and You- An Introduction and How to Achieve a Healthy Diet
  170. 1.1: Chapter Introduction
  171. 1.2: Defining Nutrition, Health, and Disease
  172. 1.3: What Are Nutrients?
  173. 1.4: Historical Perspectives on Food
  174. 1.5: The Broad Role of Nutritional Science
  175. 1.6: Health Factors and Their Impact
  176. 1.7: Nutrition and the Media
  177. 1.8: Assessing Personal Health
  178. 1.9: Dietary Toolkit
  179. 1.10: A Healthy Philosophy Toward Food
  180. 1.11: Understanding the Bigger Picture of Dietary Guidelines
  181. 1.12: What Is Nutritional Balance and Moderation?
  182. 1.13: National Goals for Nutrition and Health- Healthy People 2030
  183. 1.14: Recommendations for Optimal Health
  184. 1.15: Understanding Dietary Reference Intakes
  185. 1.16: Discovering Nutrition Facts
  186. 1.17: When Enough is Enough
  187. 1.E: Nutrition and You (Exercises)
  188. 2: Gastrointestinal Tract
  189. 2.1: Chapter Introduction
  190. 2.2: The Basic Structural and Functional Unit of Life- The Cell
  191. 2.3: Digestion and Absorption
  192. 2.4: Nutrients Are Essential for Organ Function
  193. 2.5: Energy and Calories
  194. 2.6: Gastrointestinal Tract and Your Health
  195. 2.E: Exercises
  196. 3: Carbohydrates
  197. 3.1: Introduction to Carbohydrates
  198. 3.2: A Closer Look at Carbohydrates
  199. 3.3: Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates
  200. 3.4: The Functions of Carbohydrates in the Body
  201. 3.5: Looking Closely at Diabetes
  202. 3.6: Health Consequences and Benefits of High-Carbohydrate Diets
  203. 3.7: Carbohydrates and Personal Diet Choices
  204. 3.8: The Food Industry- Functional Attributes of Carbohydrates and the Use of Sugar Substitutes
  205. 3.E: Exercises
  206. 4: Lipids
  207. 4.1: Chapter Introduction
  208. 4.2: What Are Lipids?
  209. 4.3: How Lipids Work
  210. 4.4: Digestion and Absorption of Lipids
  211. 4.5: Understanding Blood Cholesterol
  212. 4.6: Balancing Your Diet with Lipids
  213. 4.7: Lipids and the Food Industry
  214. 4.8: Lipids and Disease
  215. 4.9: A Personal Choice about Lipids
  216. 4.E: Exercises
  217. 5: Proteins
  218. 5.1: Chapter Introduction
  219. 5.2: Defining Protein
  220. 5.3: The Role of Proteins in Foods- Cooking and Denaturation
  221. 5.4: Protein Digestion, Absorption and Metabolism
  222. 5.5: Protein’s Functions in the Body
  223. 5.6: Diseases Involving Proteins
  224. 5.7: Proteins, Diet, and Personal Choices
  225. 5.E: Proteins (Exercises)
  226. 6: Energy Metabolism
  227. Front Matter
  228. TitlePage
  229. InfoPage
  230. 6.1: Chapter Introduction
  231. 6.2: Metabolism Overview
  232. 6.3: Vitamins Important for Metabolism
  233. 6.4: Minerals Important for Metabolism and for Blood Function and Renewal
  234. 6.5: Balancing Energy Input with Energy Output
  235. 6.6: Too Little or Too Much Weight?
  236. 6.7: Indicators of Health- Body Mass Index, Body Composition, and Fat Distribution
  237. 6.8: Dietary, Behavioral, and Physical Activity Recommendations for Weight Management
  238. 6.E: Exercises
  239. 7: Food Drivers That Impact Your Nutrition
  240. 7.1: Foodborne Illness and Food Safety
  241. 7.2: The Politics of Food
  242. 7.3: The Food Industry
  243. 7.4: Food Cost and Inflation
  244. 7.5: Sustainability
  245. 7.6: A Fresh Perspective- Sustainable Food Systems
  246. 7.7: Start Your Sustainable Future Today
  247. 7.8: The Issue of Food Security
  248. 7.9: Diets around the World
  249. 7.10: Why Make Dietary Changes?
  250. 7.11: Nutrition and Your Health
  251. 7.12: Diet Trends and Health
  252. 7.13: Threats to Health
  253. 7.14: Careers in Nutrition
  254. 8: Antioxidant Nutrients
  255. 8.1: Chapter Introduction
  256. 8.2: Generation of Free Radicals in the Body
  257. 8.3: Antioxidant Micronutrients
  258. 8.4: The Whole Nutrient Package versus Disease
  259. 8.E: Exercises
  260. 9: Nutrients and Bone Metabolism
  261. 9.1: Chapter Introduction
  262. 9.2: Bone Structure and Function
  263. 9.3: Bone Mineral Density is an Indicator of Bone Health
  264. 9.4: Micronutrients Essential for Bone Health- Calcium and Vitamin D
  265. 9.5: Other Essential Micronutrients for Bone Health
  266. 9.6: Osteoporosis
  267. 9.7: Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
  268. 9.8: Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment
  269. 9.9: Deficiency, Supplementation, and Choices
  270. 9.E: Nutrients Important for Bone Health (Exercises)
  271. 10: Nutrients Involved in Hematopoietic System
  272. 10.1: Chapter Introduction
  273. 10.2: Blood’s Function in the Body and in Metabolism Support
  274. 10.3: Vitamins Important for Metabolism and for Blood Function and Renewal
  275. 10.4: Minerals Important for Blood Function and Renewal
  276. 10.5: Iron-Deficiency Anemia
  277. 10.E: Exercises
  278. 11: Water, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance
  279. 11.1: Chapter Introduction
  280. 11.2: Overview of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
  281. 11.3: Water’s Importance to Vitality
  282. 11.4: Regulation of Water Balance
  283. 11.5: Electrolytes Important for Fluid Balance
  284. 11.6: Consequences of Deficiency or Excess
  285. 11.7: Water Concerns
  286. 11.E: Water, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance (Exercises)
  287. 12: Maternal, Infant, Childhood, and Adolescent Nutrition
  288. 12.1: Chapter Introduction
  289. 12.2: The Human Life Cycle
  290. 12.3: Pregnancy and Nutrition
  291. 12.4: Infancy and Nutrition
  292. 12.5: Nutrition in the Toddler Years
  293. 12.6: Childhood and Nutrition
  294. 12.7: Puberty and Nutrition
  295. 12.8: Older Adolescence and Nutrition
  296. 12.E: Exercises
  297. 13: Nutrition From Adulthood to the Elderly Years
  298. 13.1: Chapter Introduction
  299. 13.2: The Human Life Cycle Continues
  300. 13.3: Young Adulthood and Nutrition
  301. 13.4: Middle Age and Nutrition
  302. 13.5: Old Age and Nutrition
  303. 13.E: Exercises
  304. 14: Alcohol
  305. 14.1: Introduction to Alcohol
  306. 14.2: Alcohol Absorption and Metabolism
  307. 14.3: Pros and Cons of Drinking Alcohol
  308. 14.4: How Much to Drink?
  309. 15: Nutrition and Exercise
  310. 15.1: Chapter Introduction
  311. 15.2: Introduction to Nutrition and Physical Fitness
  312. 15.3: Aerobic Exercise
  313. 15.4: Anaerobic Exercise
  314. 15.5: Nutrients that are critical to athletes
  315. 15.6: Fitness Supplements and Steroids
  316. 15.7: Fitness and Health
  317. 15.8: Supplemental- Creating your own fitness plan
  318. Back Matter
  319. Index
  320. Index
  321. Glossary
  322. Detailed Licensing
  323. 00: Front Matter
  324. TitlePage
  325. InfoPage
  326. Table of Contents
  327. Licensing
  328. Back Matter
  329. Index
  330. Glossary
  331. Detailed Licensing