Lecture Notes

Lecture 1 - WHAT IS NUTRITION?

Food = energy

But nutrition is not just a food source = a way of prevention of disease

Food for : metabolic function, energy , and to reduce the risk of disease!

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Lecture 2 - FATS

We need fats to:

-make tissues
-manufacture hormones
-insulation & cushioning

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Lecture 3

CARBOHYDRATES

We need carbohydrates to:

-Help body absorb calcium

-Help regulate blood pressure and lower cholesterol (Fiber)

-Regulate sugar levels in blood

-Provide nutrients for the friendly bacteria in your intestines

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Lecture 4

AMINO ACIDS

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