Nutrition Made Clear
Offered By: The Great Courses Plus
Course Description
Overview
Learn the fundamentals of good nutrition from a trusted medical professional and explore how to apply this knowledge to improve your own health.
Syllabus
- By This Professor
- 01: Why We Eat What We Do
- 02: Sources of Nutrition Fact and Fiction
- 03: Our Underappreciated Digestive Tract
- 04: It's All about the Calories!
- 05: Hydration-You Are What You Drink
- 06: Not All Carbohydrates Are Created Equal
- 07: Facts on Fiber
- 08: Protein-An Indispensable Nutrient
- 09: Fat, Fat Everywhere!
- 10: Vitamins-Spotlight on C
- 11: Vitamins A and K-Multitaskers
- 12: Vitamin E-Fallen Hero; Vitamin D-Rising Star
- 13: B Vitamin Basics
- 14: The Major Minerals
- 15: The Highs and Lows of Sodium and Potassium
- 16: Iron, Zinc, Selenium-Balance Is Everything
- 17: Cardiovascular Disease-What Are the Risks?
- 18: A Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
- 19: The DASH Diet-A Lifesaver
- 20: Obesity-Public Health Enemy Number One
- 21: Healthy Weight Management
- 22: Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes
- 23: Dietary Approaches to Weight Management
- 24: Nutrition and Cancer Prevention
- 25: Nutrition and Digestive Health
- 26: Prebiotics and Probiotics in Your Diet
- 27: Food Safety-It's in Your Hands
- 28: Demystifying Food Labels
- 29: Facts on Functional Foods
- 30: A Look at Herbal Therapy
- 31: Organic or Conventional-Your Choice
- 32: Fake or Real-Sugars and Fats
- 33: Creating Your Own Personal Nutrition Plan
- 34: Exercise and Nutrition-Partners for Life
- 35: The Future of Nutrition-Science and Trends
- 36: Nutrition Facts and FAQs
Taught by
Roberta H. Anding, M.S.
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