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Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins: Structure, Function, and Health Implications

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Intro to Carbohydrates

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

Fiber

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

Carbohydrate Digestion

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    Carbohydrate Digestion Example 2
    03:12
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    How the Body Manages & Stores Glucose
    03:50
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    Most Carbohydrate Digestion Occurs in Our Small Intestine
    04:58

Alternative Sweeteners

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    Alternative Sweeteners
    03:28
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    Alternative Sweeteners Example 1
    02:01

Diabetes

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    What is Type I Diabetes?
    02:25
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    Diabetes Example 1
    03:37
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    What is Diabetes Mellitus
    02:31

Introduction to Lipids

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

Fatty Acids

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

Why Do We Need Lipids?

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    Lipids Are Required in Our Diet
    01:27
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    Fats Provide/Store Energy, Insulate & Protect
    01:58
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    Why Do We Need Lipids? Example 1
    01:49

Digestion of Fats

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    Released Fatty Acids Have 3 Primary Fates
    03:14
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    Micelles & Chylomicrons
    03:42
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    Small Intestine's Fat Absorption in 5 Steps
    04:52

Dietary Guidelines for Lipids

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    Recommended Dietary Guidelines: Lipids
    04:37
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    Be Aware of Hidden Fats
    02:31
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    Dietary Guidelines for Lipids Example 2
    02:04

Cardiovascular Disease

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    Introduction to Cardiovascular Disease
    02:35
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    Abnormal Levels of Blood Lipids Contribute to CVD
    05:21
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    Cardiovascular Disease Example 1
    04:39

Introduction to Proteins

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    What are Proteins?
    02:08

Protein Structure

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

Protein Digestion

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

Why Do We Need Protein?

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

Protein-Related Disorders

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    What Happens if We Consume Too Little or Too Much Proteins?
    04:26