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Diploma in Human Nutrition

Diploma in Human Nutrition

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22

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103

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hours

introducing human nutrition and scientific research
Module 1
Introduction to Human Nutrition
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In this module, you will learn about different terms associated with nutrition. You will be introduced to different types of nutrients and how food energy is measured. You will also discover various non-nutritive compounds that provide health benefits.

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

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Module 2
Nutrition and Science Research
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This module will teach you about the various methods of nutrition research and about how research results are analysed, published and interpreted.

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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

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Module 3
Diploma in Human Nutrition - First Assessment
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the human digestive system
Module 4
Introduction to the Human Digestive System
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In this module, you will learn about the human digestive system and the processes involved in digestion.The three main food types will be explained to you: Carbohydrates, Lipids and Protein. You will also learn about vitamins.

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

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Module 5
Digestion, Absorption, Elimination and Protection
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In this module, you will learn about how food is processed in the body through Digestion, Absorption, Elimination and Protection You will learn how waste materials are eliminated from the human body. You will also learn about the protection mechanisms of the digestive system.

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

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Module 6
Diploma in Human Nutrition - Second Assessment
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introduction to macronutrients
Module 7
Introduction to Carbohydrates
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In this module, you will learn about carbohydrates. You will be shown the formulas associated with carbohydrates and you will discover the different types of carbohydrates. Finally, you will be taught about alternative sweeteners and complex carbohydrates.

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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Module 8
Introduction to Proteins
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In this module, you will learn about proteins, amino acids and their structures. You will learn about the process of protein synthesis.and about levels of protein structure and various protein functions.

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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Module 9
Introduction to Lipids
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This module will teach you all about lipids. You will be introduced to different fatty acids and the naming systems for fatty acids. You will learn about the food sources of fatty acids and about essential fatty acids and eicosanoids.

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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Module 10
Diploma in Human Nutrition - Third Assessment
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understanding macronutrient metabolism
Module 11
Introduction to Macronutrient Metabolism
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In this module you will learn about metabolism, in specific the anabolic and catabolic processes and how they relate to metabolism. You will learn about oxidation and reduction and the two common co-factors and their functions.

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

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Resources for 'Carbohydrate Metabolism Pathways'
Module 12
Carbohydrate Metabolism Pathways
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In this module, you will learn about monosaccharide metabolism and the processes glycogenesis and glycogenolysis. You will learn about glycolysis and the transition reaction. This module will also discuss the citric acid cycle and the electron transport chain. Anaerobic respiration is also covered.

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

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Module 13
Lipid Metabolism Pathways
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In this module, you will learn about lipolysis. You will learn about the process of fatty acid oxidation. This module also focuses on fatty acid synthesis, ketone synthesis and cholesterol synthesis.

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

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Module 14
Protein Metabolism Pathways
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In this module, you will learn about different protein metabolism pathways. Transamination, deamination, gluconeogenesis and protein degradation are key processes that will be discussed.

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

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Module 15
Diploma in Human Nutrition - Fourth Assessment
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introduction to micronutrients
Module 16
Introduction to Vitamins and Minerals
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In this module, you will learn about vitamins and minerals. You will learn about different categories of minerals such as fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins.You will also learn about the two schools of thought on how to cover vitamins and minerals in nutrition classes.

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

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Module 17
Antioxidants
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In this module, you will learn about antioxidant minerals and vitamins. You will learn about free radicals, reactive oxygen species (ROS) and oxidative stress. You will learn about the components of antioxidant enzymes and the antioxidant network. You will also learn whether too much antioxidants can cause harm.

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

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Module 18
Vitamin E
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In this module, you will learn about different forms of vitamin E. You will learn about vitamin E absorption, metabolism and excretion.Discover the food sources of vitamin E and vitamin E deficiency and toxicity. You will also learn about the dietary reference intake decisions and international units.

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

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Module 19
Vitamin C
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In this module, you will learn about vitamin C absorption, transport, recycling and tissue accumulation. You will learn about the enzymatic functions of vitamin C and about vitamin C deficiency and toxicity. Linus Pauling's work relating to vitamin C will also be examined.

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

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Module 20
Selenium
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In this module, you will learn about different categories of selenium. You will learn about selenoproteins and their functions and about selenium absorption and excretion. You will also learn about selenium toxicity and selenium's questionable deficiency.

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

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Module 21
Diploma in Human Nutrition - Fifth Assessment
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course assessment: Diploma in Human Nutrition
Module 22
Course assessment
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Diploma in Human Nutrition - Final Assessment

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