Fundamentals of Human Nutrition

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This wikibook is part of the UF Food Science and Human Nutrition Department course, Fundamentals of Human Nutrition. The instructor of this course has a PhD in human nutrition and works in both nutrition education and research. The aim of this textbook is to provide an open, trustworthy educational resource on international human nutrition. The instructor has taught at both the undergraduate and professional levels, with a strong emphasis on the incorporation of nutrition knowledge in health care and disease prevention. Their research expertise is in both nutritional biochemistry, community nutrition, and nutrition in higher education. Please use the APA Style Tutorial to assist you with your entries. Use the Citation Machine to assist you with your bibliography entries. Please use this HELP:EDITING link for information about contributing and editing the book.

Book Outline

Section 1: Introduction to Nutrition

1.1 Defining Nutrition

1.2 Nutritional Science

1.3 History of Vitamins and Minerals

Section 2: Dietary Guidelines

2.1 Average Macronutrient Distribution Range

2.2 Dietary Reference Intakes

2.3 International Dietary Guidelines

2.4 MyPlate 2.5 Dietary Planning

2.6 Dietary Assessment

Section 3: Nutrient Processing

3.1 Gastrointestinal system

3.2 Digestion

3.3 Absorption 3.4 Gut health

Section 4: Macronutrients in the Diet: Carbohydrates

4.1	Defining Carbohydrates

4.2	Storage

4.3	Functions

4.4	Sugar and Disease

4.5	Dietary intake

Section 5: Macronutrients in the Diet: Protein

5.1	Defining Proteins

5.2	Protein quality

5.3	Synthesis

5.4	Functions

5.5	Dietary intake

5.6    Protein and Health

5.7    Vegetarian Diets

Section 6: Macronutrients in the Diet: Lipids

6.1	Defining lipids

6.2	Lipid storage

6.3	Functions

6.4	Lipid intake

6.5    Lipids and Health

Section 7: Fat soluble vitamins

7.1	Vitamin A

7.2	Vitamin D

7.3	Vitamin E

7.4	Vitamin K

Section 8: Water soluble vitamins

8.1	Thiamin

8.2	Riboflavin

8.3	Niacin

8.4	Folate

8.5	Vitamin B12

8.6	Vitamin B6

8.7	Pantothenic acid

8.8	Vitamin C

Section 9: Water and electrolytes

9.1	Sodium

9.2	Chloride

9.3	Potassium

9.4    Water

Section 10:	Mineralizing minerals

10.1	Calcium

10.2	Phosphorous

10.3	Magnesium

Section 11:	Trace minerals

11.1	Iron

11.2	Zinc

11.3	Iodine

11.4	Selenium

11.5	Copper

11.6	Manganese

11.7	Chromium

11.8	Molybdenum

11.9	Fluoride

Section 12:	Metabolism

12.1	Glucose

12.2	Amino acids

12.3	Glycerol and fatty acids

12.4	Citric Acid cycle

12.5	Electron transport chain

12.6	Alcohol Metabolism

Section 13: Energy and Body Composition

13.1	Energy expenditure

13.2	Body composition

13.3	Weight management

Section 14: Nutrition and Fitness

14.1	Fitness basics

14.2	Energy systems

14.3	Diet and Fitness

14.4   Hydration

14.5	Ergogenic Aids

Section 15: Eating Disorders

15.1	Anorexia Nervosa

15.2	Bulemia Nervosa

15.3	Binge Eating Disorder

15.4   Non-categorized Eating Disorder

Section 16: Special Topics in Nutrition

16.1	Nutrition and Mental Health

16.2	Nutrition and Bioactive Compounds

16.3   Food Wars

16.4   Nutrition as a Profession

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