Nutrition: Science and Everyday Application (Callahan et al.)
Instructor Overview
This book is designed as an OER text and learning resource for undergraduate students enrolled in FN 225 Nutrition at Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon. The book covers basic nutrition and metabolism, information literacy, energy balance, nutrition across life stages, dietary supplements, an in-depth look at each of the macronutrients, and major functions of vitamins and minerals.
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1: Designing A Healthy Diet
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Nutrition and Health 1.2A
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Introduction to Molecules 1.3A
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Classification of Nutrients 1.4A
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Defining Nutrient Requirements: Dietary Reference Intakes 1.5A
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Understanding Food Labels 1.6A
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Tools for Achieving a Healthy Diet 1.7A
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2: Nutrition Science and Information Literacy
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The Scientific Method 2.2A
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Types of Research Studies and How To Interpret Them 2.3A
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Healthy Skepticism in Nutrition Science 2.4A
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Finding Accurate Sources of Nutrition Information 2.5A
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Who Can you Trust for Nutrition Information? 2.6A
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3: Molecules of Life: Photosynthesis, Digestion, and Metabolism
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Organization of Life 3.2A
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Photosynthesis and Metabolism 3.3A
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The Digestive System 3.4A
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Disorders of the GI Tract 3.5A
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Food Intolerances, Allergies, and Celiac Disease 3.6A
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4: Carbohydrates
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Types of Carbohydrates 4.2A
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Carbohydrate Food Sources and Guidelines for Intake 4.3A
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Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates 4.4A
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Glucose Regulation and Utilization in the Body 4.5A
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Fiber - Types, Food Sources, Heath Benefits, and Whole Versus Refined Grains 4.6A
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Sugar: Food Sources, Health Implications, and Label-Reading 4.7A
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Sugar Substitutes 4.8A
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5: Lipids
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The Functions of Fats 5.2A
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Lipid Types and Structures 5.3A
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Fatty Acid Types and Food Sources 5.4A
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Digestion and Absorption of Lipids 5.5A
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Lipid Transportation, Storage, and Utilization 5.6A
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Lipid Recommendations and Heart Health 5.7A
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6: Protein
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Protein Structure 6.2A
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Protein Functions 6.3A
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Protein in Foods and Dietary Recommendations 6.4A
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Protein Digestion and Absorption 6.5A
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Health Consequences of Too Little and Too Much Dietary Protein 6.6A
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Protein Food Choices and Sustainability 6.7A
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7: Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight
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Energy Balance: Energy In, Energy Out—Yet Not As Simple As It Seems 7.2A
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Indicators of Health: BMI, Body Composition, and Metabolic Health 7.3A
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Overweight and Underweight—What are the Risks? 7.4A
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Obesity Epidemic: Causes and Solutions 7.5A
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Best Practices for Weight Management 7.6A
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8: Vitamins and Minerals Part 1
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Classification of Vitamins and Minerals 8.2A
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Sources of Vitamins and Minerals 8.3A
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Dietary Supplements 8.4A
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Vitamins and Minerals Involved In Fluid And Electrolyte Balance 8.5A
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Vitamins and Minerals as Antioxidants 8.6A
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Vitamins Important for Vision 8.7A
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9: Vitamins and Minerals Part 2
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Introduction to Bone Health 9.2A
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Calcium: Critical for Bones and Throughout the Body 9.3A
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Other Minerals Important to Bone Health 9.4A
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Vitamin D: Important to Bone Health and Beyond 9.5A
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Vitamins and Minerals Involved in Energy Metabolism 9.6A
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Vitamins and Minerals Involved in Blood Health 9.7A
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10: Nutrition and Physical Activity
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Essential Elements and Benefits of Physical Exercise 10.2A
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Fuel Sources for Exercise 10.3A
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Nutrient Needs for Athletes 10.4A
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11: Nutrition Throughout the Lifespan
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Nutrition in Pregnancy and Lactation 11.2A
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Nutrition in Early Infancy 11.3A
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Nutrition in Later Infancy and Toddlerhood 11.4A
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Raising Healthy Eaters 11.5A
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Nutrition in Adolescence 11.6A
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Nutrition in Older Adults 11.7A
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