APUS: An Introduction to Nutrition Version 1

by Byerley

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This book is organized using a functional approach, which means that the material is organized around physiological functions, such as fluid and electrolyte balance, antioxidant function, bone health, energy and metabolism, and blood health, instead of organizing it strictly by nutrient.

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Publisher
American Public University
Subjects
Medicine
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CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, as LibreTexts states it. Non-commercial use only.
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Teens profiles and older, judged from its title and subjects

Contents

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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Licensing
  6. 1: Nutrition and You- An Introduction and How to Achieve a Healthy Diet
  7. 1.1: Chapter Introduction
  8. 1.2: Defining Nutrition, Health, and Disease
  9. 1.3: What Are Nutrients?
  10. 1.4: Historical Perspectives on Food
  11. 1.5: The Broad Role of Nutritional Science
  12. 1.6: Health Factors and Their Impact
  13. 1.7: Nutrition and the Media
  14. 1.8: Assessing Personal Health
  15. 1.9: Dietary Toolkit
  16. 1.10: A Healthy Philosophy toward Food
  17. 1.11: Understanding the Bigger Picture of Dietary Guidelines
  18. 1.12: What Is Nutritional Balance and Moderation?
  19. 1.13: National Goals for Nutrition and Health- Healthy People 2020
  20. 1.14: Recommendations for Optimal Health
  21. 1.15: Understanding Dietary Reference Intakes
  22. 1.16: Discovering Nutrition Facts
  23. 1.17: When Enough is Enough
  24. 1.18: Foodborne Illness and Food Safety
  25. 1.E: Nutrition and You (Exercises)
  26. 2: Gastrointestinal Tract
  27. 2.1: Chapter Introduction
  28. 2.2: The Basic Structural and Functional Unit of Life- The Cell
  29. 2.3: Digestion and Absorption
  30. 2.4: Nutrients Are Essential for Organ Function
  31. 2.5: Energy and Calories
  32. 2.6: Gastrointestinal Tract and Your Health
  33. 2.E: Exercises
  34. 3: Carbohydrates
  35. 3.1: Introduction to Carbohydrates
  36. 3.2: A Closer Look at Carbohydrates
  37. 3.3: Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates
  38. 3.4: The Functions of Carbohydrates in the Body
  39. 3.5: Looking Closely at Diabetes
  40. 3.6: Health Consequences and Benefits of High-Carbohydrate Diets
  41. 3.7: Carbohydrates and Personal Diet Choices
  42. 3.8: The Food Industry- Functional Attributes of Carbohydrates and the Use of Sugar Substitutes
  43. 3.E: Exercises
  44. 4: Lipids
  45. 4.1: Chapter Introduction
  46. 4.2: What Are Lipids?
  47. 4.3: How Lipids Work
  48. 4.4: Digestion and Absorption of Lipids
  49. 4.5: Understanding Blood Cholesterol
  50. 4.6: Balancing Your Diet with Lipids
  51. 4.7: Lipids and the Food Industry
  52. 4.8: Lipids and Disease
  53. 4.9: A Personal Choice about Lipids
  54. 4.E: Exercises
  55. 5: Proteins
  56. 5.1: Chapter Introduction
  57. 5.2: Defining Protein
  58. 5.3: The Role of Proteins in Foods- Cooking and Denaturation
  59. 5.4: Protein Digestion, Absorption and Metabolism
  60. 5.5: Protein’s Functions in the Body
  61. 5.6: Diseases Involving Proteins
  62. 5.7: Proteins, Diet, and Personal Choices
  63. 5.E: Proteins (Exercises)
  64. 6: Energy Metabolism
  65. 6.1: Chapter Introduction
  66. 6.2: Metabolism Overview
  67. 6.3: Vitamins Important for Metabolism
  68. 6.4: Minerals Important for Metabolism and for Blood Function and Renewal
  69. 6.5: Balancing Energy Input with Energy Output
  70. 6.6: Too Little or Too Much Weight?
  71. 6.7: Indicators of Health- Body Mass Index, Body Composition, and Fat Distribution
  72. 6.8: Dietary, Behavioral, and Physical Activity Recommendations for Weight Management
  73. 6.E: Exercises
  74. 7: Nutrition and Cancer
  75. 7.1: Chapter Introduction
  76. 7.2: Carcinogenesis
  77. 7.3: Diet and Cancer
  78. 8: Antioxidant Nutrients
  79. 8.1: Chapter Introduction
  80. 8.2: Generation of Free Radicals in the Body
  81. 8.3: Antioxidant Micronutrients
  82. 8.4: The Whole Nutrient Package versus Disease
  83. 8.E: Exercises
  84. 9: Nutrients and Bone Metabolism
  85. 9.1: Chapter Introduction
  86. 9.2: Bone Structure and Function
  87. 9.3: Bone Mineral Density is an Indicator of Bone Health
  88. 9.4: Micronutrients Essential for Bone Health- Calcium and Vitamin D
  89. 9.5: Other Essential Micronutrients for Bone Health
  90. 9.6: Osteoporosis
  91. 9.7: Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
  92. 9.8: Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment
  93. 9.9: Deficiency, Supplementation, and Choices
  94. 9.E: Nutrients Important for Bone Health (Exercises)
  95. 10: Water, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance
  96. 10.1: Chapter Introduction
  97. 10.2: Overview of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
  98. 10.3: Water’s Importance to Vitality
  99. 10.4: Regulation of Water Balance
  100. 10.5: Electrolytes Important for Fluid Balance
  101. 10.6: Consequences of Deficiency or Excess
  102. 10.7: Water Concerns
  103. 10.E: Water, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance (Exercises)
  104. 11: Nutrients Involved in Hematopoietic System
  105. 11.1: Chapter Introduction
  106. 11.2: Blood’s Function in the Body and in Metabolism Support
  107. 11.3: Vitamins Important for Metabolism and for Blood Function and Renewal
  108. 11.4: Minerals Important for Blood Function and Renewal
  109. 11.5: Iron-Deficiency Anemia
  110. 11.E: Exercises
  111. 12: Maternal, Infant, Childhood, and Adolescent Nutrition
  112. 12.1: Chapter Introduction
  113. 12.2: The Human Life Cycle
  114. 12.3: Pregnancy and Nutrition
  115. 12.4: Infancy and Nutrition
  116. 12.5: Nutrition in the Toddler Years
  117. 12.6: Childhood and Nutrition
  118. 12.7: Puberty and Nutrition
  119. 12.8: Older Adolescence and Nutrition
  120. 12.E: Exercises
  121. 13: Nutrition From Adulthood to the Elderly Years
  122. 13.1: Chapter Introduction
  123. 13.2: The Human Life Cycle Continues
  124. 13.3: Young Adulthood and Nutrition
  125. 13.4: Middle Age and Nutrition
  126. 13.5: Old Age and Nutrition
  127. 13.E: Exercises
  128. 14: Alcohol
  129. 14.1: Introduction to Alcohol
  130. 14.2: Alcohol Absorption and Metabolism
  131. 14.3: Pros and Cons of Drinking Alcohol
  132. 14.4: How Much to Drink?
  133. 15: Nutrition and Exercise
  134. 15.1: Chapter Introduction
  135. 15.2: Introduction to Nutrition and Physical Fitness
  136. 15.3: Aerobic Exercise
  137. 15.4: Anaerobic Exercise
  138. 15.5: Nutrients that are critical to athletes
  139. 15.6: Fitness Supplements and Steroids
  140. 15.7: Fitness and Health
  141. 15.8: Supplemental- Creating your own fitness plan
  142. 16: Additional Reading
  143. 16.1: Food Politics and Perspectives
  144. 16.2: The Politics of Food
  145. 16.3: The Food Industry
  146. 16.4: Food Cost and Inflation
  147. 16.5: Sustainability
  148. 16.6: A Fresh Perspective- Sustainable Food Systems
  149. 16.7: Start Your Sustainable Future Today
  150. 16.8: The Issue of Food Security
  151. 16.9: Diets around the World
  152. 16.10: Why Make Dietary Changes?
  153. 16.11: Nutrition and Your Health
  154. 16.12: Diet Trends and Health
  155. 16.13: Threats to Health
  156. 16.14: Careers in Nutrition
  157. Back Matter
  158. Index
  159. Index
  160. Glossary
  161. Detailed Licensing