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Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins: Core Concepts for Nutrition Exam 2

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Intro to Carbohydrates

  • Sources of Carbohydrates
    01:35
  • What are Carbohydrates?
    03:34
  • Intro to Carbohydrates Example 1
    03:40

Simple vs Complex Carbohydrates

  • Simple vs Complex Carbohydrates Example 2
    02:26
  • Simple Carbohydrates: Disaccharides
    03:28
  • Complex Carbohydrates: Polysaccharides
    03:54

Fiber

  • Fiber Example 2
    01:53
  • Health Benefits of Consuming Fiber
    03:00
  • Fiber Example 1
    02:08

Why Do We Need Carbohydrates?

  • Why Do We Need Carbohydrates? Example 2
    01:59
  • Carbohydrates Help Space Proteins from Being Used as Energy
    03:23
  • Carbohydrates Provide Energy
    03:44

Introduction to Lipids

  • Introduction to Lipids Example 2
    01:36
  • Sterols
    02:05
  • Triglycerides
    02:55

Fatty Acids

  • Fatty Acids
    01:30
  • Trans Fatty Acids
    03:31
  • Length of Fatty Acid Chains
    02:13

Introduction to Proteins

  • What are Proteins?
    02:08

Protein Structure

  • Protein Structure Example 2
    02:31
  • Levels of Protein Structure
    02:26
  • Protein Structure Example 1
    02:44

Protein Synthesis

  • Epigenetics & Nutrigenomics
    03:42
  • Protein Synthesis Occurs Via Gene Expression
    03:00
  • Protein Synthesis Example 1
    02:45

Why Do We Need Protein?

  • Proteins Are Required in Our Diet
    05:22
  • Why Do We Need Protein? Example 1
    01:49

Protein Digestion

  • Protein Digestion
    02:49
  • The 3 Primary Fates of Absorbed Amino Acids
    02:58
  • What is Protein Turnover?
    03:44