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Chapter 5: Nutrition Basics – Core Concepts for Health

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Nutrients

  • Nutrients and Disease
    06:17
  • Defining Nutrients
    04:21
  • Nutrients Example 2
    02:23

Macronutrients

  • Macronutrients Example 1
    02:38
  • Carbohydrates, Lipids, & Protein
    06:10

Protein Structure

  • Guided course
    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

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

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

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

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

Introduction to Vitamins

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    What are Vitamins?
    05:25
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    Antioxidants
    01:32
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    Introduction to Vitamins Example 1
    03:29

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

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    Storage of Fat-Soluble Vitamins
    01:33
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    What is Vitamin E?
    03:22
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    Fat-Soluble Vitamins Example 1
    03:45

Water-Soluble Vitamins

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    Water-Soluble Vitamins Example 1
    02:37
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    Water-Soluble Vitamins
    01:09
  • Water-Soluble Vitamins Example 4
    01:59

Introduction to Minerals

  • Minerals
    05:33
  • Introduction to Minerals Example 1
    02:03

Major Mineral: Sodium and Potassium

  • Major Mineral: Sodium and Potassium Example 2
    02:02
  • Sodium (Na)
    05:34
  • Potassium (K)
    04:24

Major Mineral: Calcium and Phosphorus

  • Phosphorus (P)
    03:35
  • Major Mineral: Calcium and Phosphorus Example 2
    02:55
  • Calcium Balance in the Body
    03:49

Trace Minerals: Fluoride and Iodine

  • Fluoride (F)
    03:09
  • Iodine (I)
    03:02

Water

  • Water Requirements
    05:47
  • Osmosis
    04:15
  • Water Example 2
    03:15

Fiber and Phytochemicals

  • Non-nutritive Foods
    03:34
  • Fiber and Phytochemicals Example 1
    01:17

Healthful Eating

  • Nutrient and Energy Density
    05:24
  • Healthful Eating
    03:38
  • Healthful Eating Example 1
    01:55

Food Labels

  • Food Labels Example 1
    01:38
  • Food Labels
    05:46
  • Food Labels Example 2
    01:57