NUTF 10: Principles of Nutrition

by Kaya Teh

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This book is organized by nutrient rather than using a functional approach, which means that the material is organized around nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, etc... rather than physiological functions, such as fluid and electrolyte balance, antioxidant function, bone health, energy and metabolism, and blood health. Keep in mind that the nutrients must all work together in order for our body to function optimally.

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Publisher
Sierra College
Subjects
Medicine
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0, as LibreTexts states it. Non-commercial use only.
Who can read
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
  7. Front Matter
  8. TitlePage
  9. InfoPage
  10. 1.1: Defining Nutrition, Health, and Disease
  11. 1.2: What Are Nutrients?
  12. 1.3: The Broad Role of Nutritional Science
  13. 1.4: Health Factors and Their Impact
  14. 1.5: Serving Size
  15. 1.E: Nutrition and You (Exercises)
  16. Back Matter
  17. Index
  18. 2: Achieving a Healthy Diet
  19. Front Matter
  20. TitlePage
  21. InfoPage
  22. 2.1: Overview of why we need recommendations for what to eat and how much
  23. 2.2: Why Nutrition is Critical for Health
  24. 2.3: What Constitutes a Healthy Diet?
  25. 2.4: Food Labels and How to Read Them
  26. 2.5: Trustworthy Sources of Information
  27. 2.6: My Plate - A Guide for Eating More Healthfully
  28. 2.7: Dietary Guidelines 2015-2020
  29. 2.8: National Goals for the Future
  30. 2.9: The Dietary Reference Intakes - How much of a Nutrient should we Consume?
  31. 2.E: Exercises
  32. Back Matter
  33. Index
  34. 3: Nutrition and the Human Body
  35. 3.1: Chapter Introduction
  36. 3.2: The Basic Structural and Functional Unit of Life- The Cell
  37. 3.3: Digestion and Absorption
  38. 3.4: Nutrients Are Essential for Organ Function
  39. 3.5: Energy and Calories
  40. 3.6: Disorders That Can Compromise Health
  41. 3.E: Nutrition and the Human Body (Exercises)
  42. 4: Carbohydrates
  43. Front Matter
  44. TitlePage
  45. InfoPage
  46. 4.1: Introduction to Carbohydrates
  47. 4.2: A Closer Look at Carbohydrates
  48. 4.3: Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates
  49. 4.4: The Functions of Carbohydrates in the Body
  50. 4.5: Looking Closely at Diabetes
  51. 4.6: Health Consequences and Benefits of High-Carbohydrate Diets
  52. 4.7: Carbohydrates and Personal Diet Choices
  53. 4.8: The Food Industry- Functional Attributes of Carbohydrates and the Use of Sugar Substitutes
  54. 4.E: Carbohydrates (Exercises)
  55. Back Matter
  56. Index
  57. 5: Lipids
  58. Front Matter
  59. TitlePage
  60. InfoPage
  61. 5.1: Prelude to Lipids
  62. 5.2: What Are Lipids?
  63. 5.3: How Lipids Work
  64. 5.4: Digestion and Absorption of Lipids
  65. 5.5: Understanding Blood Cholesterol
  66. 5.6: Balancing Your Diet with Lipids
  67. 5.7: Lipids and the Food Industry
  68. 5.8: Lipids and Disease
  69. 5.9: A Personal Choice about Lipids
  70. 5.E: Lipids (Exercises)
  71. Back Matter
  72. Index
  73. 6: Proteins
  74. Front Matter
  75. TitlePage
  76. InfoPage
  77. 6.1: Prelude to Proteins
  78. 6.2: Defining Protein
  79. 6.3: The Role of Proteins in Foods- Cooking and Denaturation
  80. 6.4: Protein Digestion and Absorption
  81. 6.5: Protein’s Functions in the Body
  82. 6.6: Diseases Involving Proteins
  83. 6.7: Proteins, Diet, and Personal Choices
  84. 6.E: Proteins (Exercises)
  85. Back Matter
  86. Index
  87. 7: Energy Balance and Healthy Weight
  88. 7.1: Prelude to Energy Balance and Body Weight
  89. 7.2: Indicators of Health- Body Mass Index, Body Fat Content, and Fat Distribution
  90. 7.3: Balancing Energy Input with Energy Output
  91. 7.4: Too Little or Too Much Weight?
  92. 7.5: Dietary, Behavioral, and Physical Activity Recommendations for Weight Management
  93. 7.E: Energy Balance and Body Weight (Exercises)
  94. 8: Physical Fitness
  95. 8.1: Introduction to Nutrition and Physical Fitness
  96. 8.2: Aerobic Exercise
  97. 8.3: Anaerobic Exercise
  98. 8.4: Fitness Supplements and Steroids
  99. 8.5: How do my muscles get the Energy to perform work?
  100. 8.6: Nutrients that are critical to athletes
  101. 8.7: Creating your own fitness plan
  102. 9: Nutrients Important to Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
  103. 9.1: Chapter Introduction
  104. 9.2: Overview of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
  105. 9.3: Water’s Importance to Vitality
  106. 9.4: Regulation of Water Balance
  107. 9.5: Electrolytes Important for Fluid Balance
  108. 9.6: Consequences of Deficiency or Excess
  109. 9.7: Water Concerns
  110. 9.8: Popular Beverage Choices
  111. 9.E: Nutrients Important to Fluid and Electrolyte Balance (Exercises)
  112. 10: Nutrients Important as Antioxidants
  113. 10.1: Prelude to Nutrients Important As Antioxidants
  114. 10.2: Generation of Free Radicals in the Body
  115. 10.3: Antioxidant Micronutrients
  116. 10.4: The Whole Nutrient Package versus Disease
  117. 10.E: Exercises
  118. 11: Nutrients Important for Bone Health
  119. 11.1: Chapter Introduction
  120. 11.2: Bone Structure and Function
  121. 11.3: Bone Mineral Density is an Indicator of Bone Health
  122. 11.4: Micronutrients Essential for Bone Health- Calcium and Vitamin D
  123. 11.5: Other Essential Micronutrients for Bone Health
  124. 11.6: Osteoporosis
  125. 11.7: Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
  126. 11.8: Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment
  127. 11.9: Deficiency, Supplementation, and Choices
  128. 11.E: Nutrients Important for Bone Health (Exercises)
  129. 12: Nutrients Important for Metabolism and Blood Function
  130. 12.1: Prelude to Metabolism and Blood Function
  131. 12.2: Blood’s Function in the Body and in Metabolism Support
  132. 12.3: Metabolism Overview
  133. 12.4: Vitamins Important for Metabolism and for Blood Function and Renewal
  134. 12.5: Minerals Important for Metabolism and for Blood Function and Renewal
  135. 12.6: Iron-Deficiency Anemia
  136. 12.E: Exercises
  137. 13: From Pregnancy to the Toddler Years
  138. 13.1: Chapter Introduction
  139. 13.2: The Human Life Cycle
  140. 13.3: Pregnancy and Nutrition
  141. 13.4: Infancy and Nutrition
  142. 13.5: Nutrition in the Toddler Years
  143. 13.E: From Pregnancy to the Toddler Years (Exercises)
  144. 14: From Childhood to the Elderly Years
  145. 14.1: Chapter Introduction
  146. 14.2: The Human Life Cycle Continues
  147. 14.3: Childhood and Nutrition
  148. 14.4: Puberty and Nutrition
  149. 14.5: Older Adolescence and Nutrition
  150. 14.6: Young Adulthood and Nutrition
  151. 14.7: Middle Age and Nutrition
  152. 14.8: Old Age and Nutrition
  153. 14.E: From Childhood to the Elderly Years (Exercises)
  154. 15: Food Politics and Perspectives
  155. 15.1: The Food Industry
  156. 15.2: Chapter Introduction
  157. 15.3: Historical Perspectives on Food
  158. 15.4: The Politics of Food
  159. 15.5: Food Cost and Inflation
  160. 15.6: The Issue of Food Security
  161. 15.7: Nutrition and Your Health
  162. 15.8: Diets around the World
  163. 15.E: Food Politics and Perspectives (Exercise)
  164. 16: Achieving Optimal Health- Wellness and Nutrition
  165. 16.1: Chapter Introduction
  166. 16.2: Diet Trends and Health
  167. 16.3: Fitness and Health
  168. 16.4: Foodborne Illness and Food Safety
  169. 16.5: Start Your Sustainable Future Today
  170. 16.6: Careers in Nutrition
  171. 16.7: Threats to Health
  172. 16.E: Achieving Optimal Health - Wellness and Nutrition (Exercises)
  173. Back Matter
  174. Index
  175. Glossary
  176. Detailed Licensing