Nutrition
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See nutrition happen inside the body. 14 animated walkthroughs, each with a hands-on lab. Pause, slow down or have it read aloud.
- 1Nutrition basics and healthy eating
- 2Digestion, absorption and transport
- 3Carbohydrates and fiber
- 4Lipids
- 5Proteins and amino acids
- 6Energy metabolism
- 7Energy balance and body composition
- 8Water-soluble vitamins
- 9Fat-soluble vitamins
- 10Water and major minerals
- 11Trace minerals
- 12Nutrition for physical activity
- 13Nutrition across the life cycle
- 14Clinical nutrition and food safety
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- 1Nutrition BasicsThe six nutrient classes, calories, the DRIs & nutrient density
- 2Digestion, Absorption & TransportThe GI tract, enzymes, absorption & the gut microbiota
- 3CarbohydratesSugars, starch, fiber, blood glucose regulation & health
- 4LipidsTriglycerides, fatty acids, lipoproteins & cardiovascular health
- 5Proteins & Amino AcidsAmino acids, structure, functions, quality & vegetarian diets
- 6VitaminsThe fat- and water-soluble vitamins, deficiency, toxicity & supplements
- 7Minerals & WaterMajor & trace minerals, iron & anemia, fluid & electrolyte balance
- 8Energy Balance & WeightExpenditure, body composition, weight regulation & management
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- 9Nutrition & Physical ActivityFueling activity, carbohydrate & protein needs, hydration & supplements
- 10Nutrition Through the LifespanPregnancy, infancy, childhood, adolescence & older adults
- 11Food SafetyFoodborne illness, temperature control, safe handling & high-risk groups
- 12Diet & Chronic DiseaseCardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, bone health & dietary patterns
- 13Assessment & Diet PlanningThe ABCDs, measuring intake, food labels & evaluating claims
- 14Food Security & SustainabilityFood insecurity, global malnutrition, the food system & solutions