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HNES 250: Nutrition Midterm Exam Study Guide – Structured Study Notes

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What is Nutrition

Nutrients

Dietary Reference Intakes

Nutrition as a Science

Finding Credible Nutrition Information

Healthful Eating

Three Guides to a Healthful Diet

Food Labels

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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

Intro to Carbohydrates

Simple vs Complex Carbohydrates

Fiber

Carbohydrate Digestion

Why Do We Need Carbohydrates?

Dietary Guidelines for Carbohydrates

Alternative Sweeteners

Diabetes

Alcohol Consumption

Alcohol Metabolism

Short-Term Effects of Alcohol

Long-Term Effects of Alcohol

Introduction to Lipids

Fatty Acids

Why Do We Need Lipids?

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