Basic Nutrition

by Kathleen Hoss-Cruz

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Kansas State University
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Medicine
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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Licensing
  6. 1: "Knowledge is power"
  7. 1.1: Introduction to Lesson 1
  8. 1.2: Introduction
  9. 1.3: Lifestyles and Nutrition
  10. 1.4: Achieving a Healthy Diet
  11. 1.5: Who Can You Trust for Nutrition Information?
  12. 1.6: Identifying reliable and unreliable sources of nutrition information
  13. 1.7: Introduction to Nutrition Science and Information Literacy
  14. 1.8: The Scientific Method
  15. 1.9: Types of Research Studies and How To Interpret Them
  16. 1.10: Healthy Skepticism in Nutrition Science
  17. 1.11: Finding Accurate Sources of Nutrition Information
  18. 1.12: Dietary Supplements
  19. 2: "We are not alone"
  20. 2.1: Introduction to Lesson 2
  21. 2.2: Food systems
  22. 2.3: Food Politics and Perspectives
  23. 2.4: The Politics of Food
  24. 2.5: The Food Industry
  25. 2.6: Food Cost and Inflation
  26. 2.7: Sustainability
  27. 2.8: A Fresh Perspective- Sustainable Food Systems
  28. 2.9: Food safety
  29. 2.10: Introduction to Food Safety
  30. 2.11: The Major Types of Foodborne Illness
  31. 2.12: The Causes of Food Contamination
  32. 2.13: Protecting the Public Health
  33. 2.14: Efforts on the Consumer Level- What You Can Do
  34. 2.15: Consuming a healthy dietary pattern
  35. 2.16: Dietary Guidelines for Americans Executive Summary
  36. 2.17: Introduction to Designing a Healthy Diet
  37. 2.18: Nutrition and Health
  38. 2.19: Defining Nutrient Requirements- Dietary Reference Intakes
  39. 2.20: Understanding Food Labels
  40. 3: "We are what we eat...literally"
  41. 3.1: Introduction to Lesson 3
  42. 3.2: The Digestive System
  43. 3.3: Metabolism
  44. 3.4: The Atom
  45. 3.5: Factors Affecting Energy Intake
  46. 3.6: Factors Affecting Energy Expenditure
  47. 3.7: Fuel Sources
  48. 4: "I eat, therefore, I am"
  49. 4.1: Introduction to Lesson 4
  50. 4.2: An Introduction to Molecules
  51. 4.3: Classification of Nutrients
  52. 4.4: The energy-yielding nutrients
  53. 4.5: Carbohydrates
  54. 4.5.1: Introduction to Carbohydrates
  55. 4.5.2: Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates
  56. 4.5.3: The Functions of Carbohydrates in the Body
  57. 4.5.4: Health Consequences and Benefits of High-Carbohydrate Diets
  58. 4.5.5: Carbohydrates and Personal Diet Choices
  59. 4.6: Lipids
  60. 4.6.1: Introduction to Lipids
  61. 4.6.2: The Functions of Lipids in the Body
  62. 4.6.3: The Role of Lipids in Food
  63. 4.6.4: How Lipids Work
  64. 4.6.5: Nonessential and Essential Fatty Acids
  65. 4.6.6: Digestion and Absorption of Lipids
  66. 4.6.7: Tools for Change
  67. 4.6.8: Lipids and the Food Industry
  68. 4.6.9: Lipids and Disease
  69. 4.6.10: A Personal Choice about Lipids
  70. 4.7: Protein
  71. 4.7.1: Introduction to Protein
  72. 4.7.2: Defining Protein
  73. 4.7.3: The Role of Proteins in Foods- Cooking and Denaturation
  74. 4.7.4: Protein Digestion and Absorption
  75. 4.7.5: Protein’s Functions in the Body
  76. 4.7.6: Diseases Involving Proteins
  77. 4.7.7: Proteins in a Nutshell
  78. 4.7.8: Proteins, Diet, and Personal Choices
  79. 4.8: The micronutrients, water, and other food components
  80. 4.9: Water and Electrolytes
  81. 4.9.1: Introduction to Water and Electrolytes
  82. 4.9.2: Overview of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
  83. 4.9.3: Water’s Importance to Vitality
  84. 4.9.4: Regulation of Water Balance
  85. 4.9.5: Electrolytes Important for Fluid Balance
  86. 4.9.6: Sodium
  87. 4.9.7: Chloride
  88. 4.9.8: Potassium
  89. 4.9.9: Consequences of Deficiency or Excess
  90. 4.9.10: Water Concerns
  91. 4.9.11: Popular Beverage Choices
  92. 4.10: Vitamins
  93. 4.10.1: Introduction to Vitamins
  94. 4.10.2: Fat-Soluble Vitamins
  95. 4.10.3: Water-Soluble Vitamins
  96. 4.11: Major Minerals
  97. 4.11.1: Introduction to Major Minerals
  98. 4.11.2: Calcium
  99. 4.11.3: Phosphorus
  100. 4.11.4: Sulfur
  101. 4.11.5: Magnesium
  102. 4.11.6: Summary of Major Minerals
  103. 4.12: Trace Minerals
  104. 4.12.1: Introduction to Trace Minerals
  105. 4.12.2: Iron
  106. 4.12.3: Copper
  107. 4.12.4: Zinc
  108. 4.12.5: Selenium
  109. 4.12.6: Iodine
  110. 4.12.7: Chromium
  111. 4.12.8: Manganese
  112. 4.12.9: Molybdenum
  113. 4.12.10: Fluoride
  114. 4.12.11: Summary of Trace Minerals
  115. 4.13: Alcohol
  116. 4.13.1: Introduction to Alcohol
  117. 4.13.2: Alcohol Metabolism
  118. 4.13.3: Health Consequences of Alcohol Abuse
  119. 4.13.4: Health Benefits of Moderate Alcohol Intake
  120. 4.14: Phytonutrients (phytochemicals) and antioxidants
  121. 4.14.1: Antioxidants
  122. 4.14.2: The Body’s Offense
  123. 4.14.3: Phytochemicals
  124. 5: "Our health is not just a fad"
  125. 5.1: Introduction to Lesson 5
  126. 5.2: Weight and body composition
  127. 5.3: Indicators of Health- BMI, Body Composition, and Metabolic Health
  128. 5.4: Overweight and Underweight—What are the Risks?
  129. 5.5: Obesity Epidemic - Causes and Solutions
  130. 5.6: Physical activity and nutrition for physical performance
  131. 5.7: Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
  132. 5.8: Performance Nutrition
  133. 5.8.1: Introduction to Performance Nutrition
  134. 5.8.2: The Essential Elements of Physical Fitness
  135. 5.8.3: The Benefits of Physical Activity
  136. 5.8.4: Fuel Sources
  137. 5.8.5: Sports Nutrition
  138. 5.8.6: Water and Electrolyte Needs
  139. 5.8.7: Food Supplements and Food Replacements
  140. 6: "33,000 days of health"
  141. 6.1: Introduction to Lesson 6
  142. 6.2: Food Insecurity
  143. 6.3: Lifespan Nutrition From Pregnancy to the Toddler Years
  144. 6.3.1: Introduction to Lifespan Nutrition From Pregnancy to the Toddler Years
  145. 6.3.2: Pregnancy
  146. 6.3.3: Infancy
  147. 6.3.4: Toddler Years
  148. 6.4: Lifespan Nutrition During Childhood and Adolescence
  149. 6.4.1: Introduction
  150. 6.4.2: Childhood
  151. 6.4.3: Adolescence
  152. 6.4.4: Late Adolescence
  153. 6.5: Older Adulthood- The Golden Years
  154. 6.6: Nutrition through the life course
  155. Back Matter
  156. Index
  157. Glossary
  158. Detailed Licensing