Nutrition Essentials
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Nutrition, part 14: Nutrition for Older Adults
Nutrition for older adults. Changes that occur as we get older that affect nutrition. Nutritional and lifestyle guidance for older adults.
Nutrition, part 14: Nutrition for Older Adults
Nutrition for older adults. Changes that occur as we get older that affect nutrition. Nutritional and lifestyle guidance for older adults.
Nutrition, part 13: Childhood Nutrition
Nutritional recommendations for toddlers, school age children, and adolescents.
Nutrition, part 13: Childhood Nutrition
Nutritional recommendations for toddlers, school age children, and adolescents.
Nutrition, part 12: Infant Nutrition
Infant nutrition, including expected weight gain, introduction of solid food, choking hazards, breastmilk storage, and formula preparation and storage.
Nutrition, part 12: Infant Nutrition
Infant nutrition, including expected weight gain, introduction of solid food, choking hazards, breastmilk storage, and formula preparation and storage.
Nutrition, part 11: Nutrition During Pregnancy
Nutrition during pregnancy. Key nutrients needed during pregnancy, including: folic acid, protein, iron, calcium, vitamin D, and fluids. Weight gain and increased calorie intake during pregnancy. Nutrition for key pregnancy...
Nutrition, part 11: Nutrition During Pregnancy
Nutrition during pregnancy. Key nutrients needed during pregnancy, including: folic acid, protein, iron, calcium, vitamin D, and fluids. Weight gain and increased calorie intake during pregnancy. Nutrition for key pregnancy...
Nutrition, part 10: Vegetarian Diets and Religious & Cultural Dietary Consideration
The different types of vegetarian diets (e.g., vegan, lacto vegetarian, lacto-ovo vegetarian, pescatarian). Religious dietary considerations for Buddhism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Islam, Jehovah's Witnesses, Judaism, and Mormonism. Cultural dietary considerations for...
Nutrition, part 10: Vegetarian Diets and Religious & Cultural Dietary Consideration
The different types of vegetarian diets (e.g., vegan, lacto vegetarian, lacto-ovo vegetarian, pescatarian). Religious dietary considerations for Buddhism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Islam, Jehovah's Witnesses, Judaism, and Mormonism. Cultural dietary considerations for...
Nutrition, part 9: Nutrition & Activity Guidelines for Adults & Weight Loss
Nutritional guidance for adults, including foods that should be included in a healthy diet, and foods and beverages that should be avoided or limited. Activity guidelines for adults, based on...
Nutrition, part 9: Nutrition & Activity Guidelines for Adults & Weight Loss
Nutritional guidance for adults, including foods that should be included in a healthy diet, and foods and beverages that should be avoided or limited. Activity guidelines for adults, based on...
Nutrition, part 8: Daily Caloric Requirements and Body Mass Index
The calculation of an individual's daily caloric requirements, which is based on their basal metabolic rate (BMR), physical activity, and the thermic effect of feeding (TEF). Factors that increase BMR...
Nutrition, part 8: Daily Caloric Requirements and Body Mass Index
The calculation of an individual's daily caloric requirements, which is based on their basal metabolic rate (BMR), physical activity, and the thermic effect of feeding (TEF). Factors that increase BMR...
Nutrition, part 7: Water
Water, including the role of water in the body, the recommended daily intake of water, types of water loss, and signs/symptoms of dehydration.
Nutrition, part 7: Water
Water, including the role of water in the body, the recommended daily intake of water, types of water loss, and signs/symptoms of dehydration.
Nutrition, part 6: Trace Minerals - Iron, Fluoride, Iodine, Zinc
Key trace minerals overview: iron, fluoride, iodine, zinc. Functions of iron, dietary sources of iron, signs/symptoms of deficiency, treatment of iron deficiency, and key patient teaching for iron supplements. Plus,...
Nutrition, part 6: Trace Minerals - Iron, Fluoride, Iodine, Zinc
Key trace minerals overview: iron, fluoride, iodine, zinc. Functions of iron, dietary sources of iron, signs/symptoms of deficiency, treatment of iron deficiency, and key patient teaching for iron supplements. Plus,...
Nutrition, part 5: Electrolytes - Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium
Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium: Function, normal range, mnemonic hints, dietary sources, and signs/symptoms of excess or deficiency.
Nutrition, part 5: Electrolytes - Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium
Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium: Function, normal range, mnemonic hints, dietary sources, and signs/symptoms of excess or deficiency.
Nutrition, part 4: Fat Soluble Vitamins - Vitamins A, D, E, K
What does the body use vitamins A, D, E, and K for? Which foods are good sources of these vitamins? We'll cover all of this plus the signs of deficiency...
Nutrition, part 4: Fat Soluble Vitamins - Vitamins A, D, E, K
What does the body use vitamins A, D, E, and K for? Which foods are good sources of these vitamins? We'll cover all of this plus the signs of deficiency...
Nutrition, part 3: Water Soluble Vitamins - B-complex vitamins, vitamin C
Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, Cobalamin, Vitamin C: Functions, sources, deficiency risks & conditions. Plus, scurvy!
Nutrition, part 3: Water Soluble Vitamins - B-complex vitamins, vitamin C
Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, Cobalamin, Vitamin C: Functions, sources, deficiency risks & conditions. Plus, scurvy!
Nutrition, part 2: Macronutrients - Carbohydrates, Lipids, Protein
The lowdown on the three macronutrients, including function and food sources for each. Carbohydrates: simple vs. complex, glycogen, and fiber. Fat: saturated vs. unsaturated vs. trans, and cholesterol. Protein: amino...
Nutrition, part 2: Macronutrients - Carbohydrates, Lipids, Protein
The lowdown on the three macronutrients, including function and food sources for each. Carbohydrates: simple vs. complex, glycogen, and fiber. Fat: saturated vs. unsaturated vs. trans, and cholesterol. Protein: amino...
Nutrition, part 1: Introduction, Overview of Nutrients
What's the difference between a macronutrient and a micronutrient? A water soluble vitamin vs. a fat soluble vitamin? A major mineral vs. a trace mineral? In this introduction to our...
Nutrition, part 1: Introduction, Overview of Nutrients
What's the difference between a macronutrient and a micronutrient? A water soluble vitamin vs. a fat soluble vitamin? A major mineral vs. a trace mineral? In this introduction to our...
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