Nutrition & Metabolism is a turn-key online course package that studies the structures, types and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. In addition, it examines the biological roles of vitamins and minerals. The online course package features video lectures, discussion prompts and boards, assignments, quizzes and exams. To help students to apply concepts learned to real life scenarios, they are given access to a computerized nutritional analysis program to critically analyze the nutrient adequacy & composition of their own diet.
Chapter 1 The Science of Nutrition
Chapter 2 Understanding Nutrient Requirements
Chapter 3 Nutrition Care process (NCP) and Assessment
Chapter 4 Digestion and Absorption
Chapter 5 Carbohydrates Chemistry and Metabolism
Chapter 6 Carbohydrate and Health
Chapter 7 Lipid Chemistry and Metabolism
Chapter 8 Lipids and Health
Chapter 9 Protein Chemistry and Metabolism
Chapter 10 Protein and Health
Chapter 11 Metabolism
Chapter 12 Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Chapter 13 Water-Soluble Vitamins
Chapter 14 Water and Major Minerals
Chapter 15 Trace Minerals
Chapter 16 Energy Balance, Weight and Health
Chapter 17 Nutrition and Physical Activity