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Free Course
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Brian Lindshield
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1-2 Hours
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Assessment
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Certification
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Academic - Third Level - Level 1
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50 Pts
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Responsive
Human Nutrition - Introduction to Macronutrients - Revised
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Description
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Outcome
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Certification
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Our bodies require us to consume macronutrients on a daily basis to maintain numerous bodily functions such as growth and providing energy to carry out activities. The course Human Nutrition - Introduction to Macronutrients provides an in-depth look into the three key energy-yielding macronutrients - carbohydrates, proteins and lipids.
The course begins by introducing the learner to the three energy-yielding macronutrients carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. The course covers the nature and roles of these primary macronutrients from the various types of carbohydrates to the importance and functions of lipids.
This free course will be of great interest to all learners who want to understand and gain knowledge on macronutrients or any professional working in the areas of healthcare and health promotion and who would like to learn more about macronutrients.
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Having completed this course you will be able to:
- Discuss the various types of carbohydrates.
- Discuss alternative sweeteners.
- Discuss the various types of amino acids.
- Describe the process of protein synthesis.
- Outline the four levels of protein structure.
- Discuss types of proteins.
- Discuss fatty acids and their differences.
- Identify food sources of fatty acids.
- Discuss the role of eicosanoids.
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Modules List( 4 )
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INTRODUCTION TO MACRONUTRIENTS
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Module
1 Introduction to Carbohydrates-
In this module, you will learn about carbohydrates. You will learn about formulas associated with carbohydrates. You will learn about different types of carbohydrates. You will also learn about alternative sweeteners and complex 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
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2 Introduction to Proteins-
In this module, you will learn about proteins. You will learn about different types of amino acids and their their structures. You will learn about the process of protein synthesis. You will also learn about levels of protein structure and various protein functions. You will learn about the two types of 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
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3 Introduction to Lipids-
In this module you will learn about lipids. You will learn about different fatty acids. You will be introduced to the naming systems for fatty acids. You will learn about he food sources of fatty acids. You will also learn about essential fatty acids and eicosanoids.
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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
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