Introduction to Nutrition (Diker)
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This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental concepts of human nutrition, including digestion, absorption, metabolism, and the function of nutrients as they relate to human health and disease.
Front Matter
1: Foundational Concepts
2: Achieving a Healthy Diet
3: Digestion
4: Carbohydrates
5: Lipids
6: Proteins
7: Nutrients Important for Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
8: Nutrients Important for Antioxidant Activity and Vision
9: Nutrients Important for Bone Health
10: Nutrients Important for Metabolism and Blood Function
11: Energy Balance
12: Lifecycle Nutrition: Pregnancy to the Toddler Years
13: Lifecycle Nutrition: Childhood to Late Adulthood
14: Food Safety, Technology, Security, and Sustainability
Back Matter