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HUN1201 Nutrition Syllabus & Course Structure Study Guide

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What is Nutrition

Nutrients

Macronutrients

Micronutrients

Dietary Reference Intakes

Food Labels

Intro to Carbohydrates

Simple vs Complex Carbohydrates

Fiber

Carbohydrate Digestion

Dietary Guidelines for Carbohydrates

Blood Glucose Regulation

Diabetes

Introduction to Lipids

Why Do We Need Lipids?

Fatty Acids

Digestion of Fats

Dietary Guidelines for Lipids

Introduction to Proteins

Protein Structure

Protein Synthesis

Why Do We Need Protein?

Protein Digestion

Dietary Guidelines for Proteins

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

Alcohol Consumption

Alcohol Metabolism

Short-Term Effects of Alcohol

Long-Term Effects of Alcohol

Healthy Weight

Energy Balance

Assessing Weight Related Health Risk

Factors That Influence Weight

Weight Loss

Maintaining Weight

Gaining Weight

Eating Disorders

Introduction to Physical Fitness

Exercise

Using Energy to Fuel Exercise

Nutrition & Physical Activity

Food Safety

Foodborne Pathogens

Foodborne Toxins

Food Preservation & Additives

U.S. Food Safety Systems

Food Insecurity

Global Food Insecurity

Preconception Nutrition

Nutrition During Gestation

Potential Complications During Pregnancy

Breastfeeding

Nutritional Needs for Infants

Nutrition For Young Children (Ages 1-5)

Nutrition For School-Age Children (Ages 6-11)

Nutrition During Adolescence (Ages 12-19)

Nutrition For Older Adults (Ages 50+)