1st Edition
NUTRITN 130: Nutrition for a Healthy Lifestyle
School: University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst )
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Pages: 3Focused on energy metabolism and blood health and talked about essential micronutrients and macronutrients.
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Pages: 5We discussed over these two lectures about vitamins and minerals that are essential to a proper and health. We looked into supplements, their uses and what is too much to take. Lastly, we went into depth on metabolism and blood health.
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Pages: 3We finished discussing about proteins and their formation. We also discussed how proteins can be affected biologically and environmentally.
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Pages: 3We discussed the functions of proteins and how much we need of it, and what made complete and incomplete proteins.
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Pages: 3We discuss the effects of alcohol and the effects it has on metabolism and health.
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Pages: 4We discuss types of fats more in depth and their benefits, talk about MyPlate recommendations, and label reading.
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Pages: 3We discussed different types of Glycoproteins, and types of fats in certain food menus.
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Pages: 3The answers to the quiz on wednesday are posted and different type of fats and oils are discussed.
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Pages: 3We talked about differences between lactose intolerances and allergies, diabetes types 1 and 2, and food labels.
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Pages: 2We discussed simple sugars and fructose and the health implications too much can cause.
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Pages: 2Carbohydrates broken down into glucose is talked about. Fructose, glycemic index and response is also mentioned, and so is implications of sugar contents.
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Pages: 4Types of Carbohydrates and Fiber along with recommended intake values is discussed and gone into detail.
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Pages: 2Probiotics and Prebiotics are discussed. Food Allergies, Food Intolerances are defined and Hunger is talked about.
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Pages: 5A detailed account on what goes on in the digestive system is talked about, what is important to remember and why the digestive system is important. We also talk about the Human Microbiome Project.
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Pages: 2The 6 essential nutrients are discussed along with their recommended amounts needed. Also, the definitions of EAR, RDA and UL are discussed. Review and exam questions are put up in the end.
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Pages: 2Overview of diseases and deaths from lack of good nutrition and the scientific method.