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Diploma in Human Nutrition - Revised 2017
Improving your overall health and wellness is easy with this free online health and nutrition course.
Description
There are three energy-yielding macronutrients that our bodies need to consume on a daily basis to maintain important functions such as growth and energy production. These are carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. This human nutrition course online discusses these nutrients that provide the essential components for our bodies.
The human digestive system plays a complex and wonderful bodily function which will be covered in this human nutrition online course. You will also learn the various groups of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins including their metabolic pathways and functions. The lessons will also cover the three main types of amino acids, the roles and the eicosanoid compounds derived from fatty acids, the various vitamins and minerals, and the structure and functions of antioxidants.
This Diploma course is rich with insights on human nutrition and the roles macronutrients and micronutrients play in maintaining good health. It will benefit health-conscious individuals and healthcare professionals who would like to learn more about how to live a healthier life. They say that you are what you eat, so take charge of your wellbeing today with this nutrition and human health online course.
Modules
Introduction to Human Nutrition
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Introduction to Human Nutrition - Learning Outcomes
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The Basics of Human Nutrition
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Calories and Food Energy
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Phytochemicals, Zoochemicals and Functional Foods
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Introduction to Human Nutrition - Lesson Summary
Nutrition and Science Research
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Nutrition and Science Research - Learning Outcomes
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Epidemiology
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In Vitro and Animal Studies
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Clinical Trials
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Nutrition Research Statistics and Publishing
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Nutrition and Science Research - Lesson Summary
Diploma in Human Nutrition - First Assessment
Introduction to the Human Digestive System
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Introduction to the Human Digestive System - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to the Human Digestive System
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The Energy Cycle
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Food
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Vitamins
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Ingestion
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Swallowing
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Temporary Storage
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Introduction to the Human Digestive System - Lesson Summary
Digestion, Absorption, Elimination and Protection
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Digestion, Absorption, Elimination and Protection - Learning Outcomes
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Digestion
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Absorption
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Elimination
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The Reticuloendothelial System
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The Mammary Gland
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Digestion, Absorption, Elimination and Protection - Lesson Summary
Diploma in Human Nutrition - Second Assessment
Introduction to Carbohydrates
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Introduction to Carbohydrates - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Carbohydrates
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Simple Carbohydrates
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Alternative Sweeteners
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Oligosaccharides and Polysaccharides
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Introduction to Carbohydrates - Lesson Summary
Introduction to Proteins
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Introduction to Proteins - Learning Outcomes
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Amino Acids
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Protein Synthesis, Structure and Functions
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Protein Quality and Protein-Energy Malnutrition
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Introduction to Proteins - Lesson Summary
Introduction to Lipids
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Introduction to Lipids - Learning Outcomes
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Lipids and Fatty Acids
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Fatty Acid Naming and Food Sources
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Essential Fatty Acids and Eicosanoids
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Phospholipids and Triglycerides
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Sterols
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Introduction to Lipids - Lesson Summary
Diploma in Human Nutrition - Third Assessment
Introduction to Macronutrient Metabolism
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Introduction to Macronutrient Metabolism - Learning Outcomes
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Metabolism Basics
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Cofactors
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Introduction to Macronutrient Metabolism - Lesson Summary
Carbohydrate Metabolism Pathways
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Carbohydrate Metabolism Pathways - Learning Outcomes
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Monosaccharide Metabolism
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Glycogenesis and Glycogenolysis
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Glycolysis
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Transition Reaction
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The Citric Acid Cycle
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Electron Transport Chain
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Aerobic Glucose Metabolism Totals and Anaerobic Respiration
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Carbohydrate Metabolism Pathways - Lesson Summary
Lipid Metabolism Pathways
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Lipid Metabolism Pathways - Learning Outcomes
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Lipolysis
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Fatty Acid Oxidation
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Fatty Acid Synthesis, Ketone Body Synthesis and Cholesterol Synthesis
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Lipid Metabolism Pathways - Lesson Summary
Protein Metabolism Pathways
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Protein Metabolism Pathways - Learning Outcomes
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Transamination and Deamination
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Gluconeogenesis
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Protein Turnover/Degradation
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Protein Metabolism Pathways - Lesson Summary
Diploma in Human Nutrition - Fourth Assessment
Introduction to Vitamins and Minerals
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Introduction to Vitamins and Minerals - Learning Outcomes
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Vitamins
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Minerals
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Introduction to Vitamins and Minerals - Lesson Summary
Antioxidants
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Antioxidants - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Antioxidants
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Free Radicals and Oxidative Stress
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What is an Antioxidant?
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Meaningful Antioxidants
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Too Much Antioxidants A Good Thing?
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Antioxidants - Lesson Summary
Vitamin E
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Vitamin E - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Vitamin E
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Alpha-Tocopherol - Natural vs. Synthetic
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Vitamin E Absorption, Metabolism and Excretion
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Dietary Vitamin E, Vitamin E Deficiency and Toxicity
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Vitamin E DRI & IUs
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Vitamin E - Lesson Summary
Vitamin C
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Vitamin C - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Vitamin C
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Vitamin C Absorption and Tissue Accumulation
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Enzymatic Functions
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Vitamin C Deficiency, Toxicity, Linus Pauling and the Common Cold
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Vitamin C - Lesson Summary
Selenium
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Selenium - Learning Outcomes
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Selenium
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Selenoproteins
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Selenium Absorption, Excretion and Toxicity
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Selenium - Lesson Summary
Diploma in Human Nutrition - Fifth Assessment
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to: - Discuss the various nutrients that provide the essential components for our bodies. - Explain the functions of the human digestive system. - Discuss in detail the various groups of carbohydrates. - Outline three main types of amino acids. - Describe the process of protein synthesis, the levels of protein structure and the various protein functions. - Discuss the roles fatty acids play as well as the eicosanoid compounds derived from fatty acids. - Explain the various carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism pathways. - List and describe various vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, vitamin E and selenium. - Describe the structure and functions of antioxidants.
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