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Acknowledgements
Introduction to Nutrients
Food Choice
Research and the Scientific Method
Types of Scientific Studies
Achieving a Healthy Diet
Undernutrition, Overnutrition, and Malnutrition
Introduction to Dietary Guidelines
Estimated Energy Requirements
Understanding Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)
Introduction to Food Safety
Introduction to the Human Body
Basic Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology
The Digestive System
The Circulatory System
The Urinary System
Metabolism
Adverse Food Reactions
Introduction to Carbohydrates
Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates
Glycemic Response
Diabetes
The Functions of Carbohydrates in the Body
Health Consequences and Benefits of High-Carbohydrate Diets
Carbohydrates and Personal Diet Choices
Introduction to Lipids
The Functions of Lipids in the Body
The Role of Lipids in Food
How Lipids Work
Nonessential and Essential Fatty Acids
Digestion and Absorption of Lipids
Tools for Change
Lipids and Disease
Cardiovascular Disease and Hypertension
A Personal Choice about Lipids
Introduction to Proteins
Protein Digestion and Absorption
Protein’s Functions in the Body
Diseases Involving Proteins
Proteins in a Nutshell
Proteins, Diet, and Personal Choices
Introduction to Vitamins
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Water-Soluble Vitamins
Antioxidants
The Body’s Offense
Phytochemicals
Food Supplements and Food Replacements
Introduction to Major Minerals
Calcium
Phosphorus
Sulfur
Magnesium
Summary of Major Minerals
Introduction to Trace Minerals
Iron
Copper
Zinc
Selenium
Iodine
Chromium
Manganese
Molybdenum
Fluoride
Summary of Trace Minerals
Introduction to Fluids
Overview of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Water’s Importance to Vitality
Regulation of Water Balance
Electrolytes Important for Fluid Balance
Sodium
Chloride
Potassium
Consequences of Deficiency or Excess
Introduction to Performance Nutrition
The Essential Elements of Physical Fitness
The Benefits of Physical Activity
Fuel Sources
Sports Nutrition
Water and Electrolyte Needs
Introduction to Weight Management
Indicators of Health: Body Mass Index, Body Fat Content, and Fat Distribution
Health at Every Size
Introduction to Nutrition Across the Lifespan
Pregnancy
Infancy
Toddler Years
Older Adulthood: The Golden Years
Appendix
Appendix A: Comparison of Dietary Reference Intake Values (for adult men and women) and Daily Values for Micronutrients with the Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL), Safe Upper Levels (SUL), and Guidance Levels
Appendix B: Units of Measure
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