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Nutrition Fundamentals: Study Guide for Chapters 1–5

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What is Nutrition

  • Introduction to Nutrition
    04:00
  • Choosing What We Eat
    02:41

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

Micronutrients

  • Vitamins & Minerals
    06:03
  • Micronutrients Example 1
    03:04

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

Three Guides to a Healthful Diet

  • Guides to Creating a Healthful Diet
    05:32

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

  • Dietary Guidelines for Americans Example 2
    01:59
  • Serving & Portion Size
    04:27
  • USDA Dietary Patterns
    04:50

Dietary Reference Intakes

  • Dietary Reference Intakes Example 1
    02:29
  • Dietary Reference Intakes Example 2
    03:45
  • Dietary Reference Intakes Example 3
    03:59

Food Labels

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

Hunger, Satiety, and Hormones

  • Hunger and Satiety
    05:40
  • Hormones and the Digestive System
    06:08
  • Hunger, Satiety, and Hormones Example 1
    02:04

Overview of the Digestive System

  • Overview of the Digestive System Example 2
    02:19
  • Functions of the Digestive System
    06:13
  • Organs of the Digestive System
    05:00

Organs of the Gastrointestinal Tract

  • Organs of the Gastrointestinal Tract Example 2
    02:10
  • Organs of the Gastrointestinal Tract Example 4
    01:29
  • Stomach
    06:03

Accessory Organs

  • Accessory Organs Example 1
    02:18
  • Accessory Organs
    04:54

Nutrient Absorption and Transport

  • Nutrient Absorption
    04:17
  • Nutrient Absorption and Transport Example 1
    02:14
  • Nutrient Transport Through the Body
    03:38

Intro to Carbohydrates

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

Simple vs Complex Carbohydrates

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

Why Do We Need Carbohydrates?

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

Carbohydrate Digestion

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

Blood Glucose Regulation

  • Guided course
    Glucagon Increases Blood Glucose Levels
    03:15
  • Guided course
    Blood Glucose Regulation Example 1
    02:45
  • Guided course
    Blood Glucose Regulation
    02:15

Diabetes

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

Introduction to Lipids

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

Why Do We Need Lipids?

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

Digestion of Fats

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

Dietary Guidelines for Lipids

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

Cardiovascular Disease

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