What is Nutrition
Nutrients
Macronutrients
Micronutrients
Fiber and Phytochemicals
Energy in Food
Nutrition as a Science
Finding Credible Nutrition Information
Healthful Eating
Three Guides to a Healthful Diet
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Dietary Reference Intakes
Food Labels
Hunger, Satiety, and Hormones
Overview of the Digestive System
Organs of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Accessory Organs
Nutrient Absorption and Transport
Disorders of the Digestive System
Alcohol Consumption
Alcohol Metabolism
Intro to Carbohydrates
Fiber
Dietary Guidelines for Carbohydrates
Simple vs Complex Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate Digestion
Blood Glucose Regulation
Diabetes
Alternative Sweeteners
Introduction to Lipids
Why Do We Need Lipids?
Fatty Acids
Digestion of Fats
Dietary Guidelines for Lipids
Cardiovascular Disease
Introduction to Proteins
Protein Structure
Protein Synthesis
Why Do We Need Protein?
Protein Digestion
Dietary Guidelines for Proteins
Protein-Related Disorders
Introduction to Vitamins
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Water-Soluble Vitamins
Dietary Guidelines for Vitamins
Water
Introduction to Minerals
Major Mineral: Sodium and Potassium
Hypertension and Minerals
Major Mineral: Calcium and Phosphorus
Osteoporosis: Minerals and Bone Health
Major Mineral: Chloride, Magnesium, & Sulfur
Trace Minerals: Iron and Copper
Trace Minerals: Fluoride and Iodine
Other Trace Minerals
Healthy Weight
Energy Balance
Assessing Weight Related Health Risk
Factors That Influence Weight
Weight Loss
Maintaining Weight
Eating Disorders
Introduction to Physical Fitness
Exercise
Using Energy to Fuel Exercise
Nutrition & Physical Activity
Ergogenic Aids