Nutrition 201: A Closer Look

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14Lessons
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30Exams &
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880Students
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12Hours
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1.2CEUs
Course Description
Nutrition is the science of food. This science combines chemistry, biology, medicine and even a bit of psychology into an attempt to understand how the body breaks down food (catabolism), uses food energy to make and repair cells (anabolism) and keep your body running on a daily basis (metabolism). Food science is always changing and evolving, and many of the basic questions about nutrition still remain unanswered. For example: what is the exactly correct proportion of food to eat each day? Why do some people struggle with weight while others don't? What is the best diet for disease prevention, health and athletic performance?
This course will investigate the answers to some of these questions. It will also look at popular trends like protein powders and fad diets. It will explain how your body uses food, and which types of food serve which purpose. It will help you understand why we need to eat a wide variety of foods, especially fruits and vegetables. Nutritional science continues to advance, a few themes emerge over and over again: eating a wide variety of brightly colored fruits and vegetables in a state as close to natural as possible, and eating several small portions of food at regular intervals throughout the day (as opposed to two or three large meals) tends to promote athletic performance, disease prevention, weight management and overall well-being.
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- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1. Introduction
Lesson 1 Video
Review 2 Articles: Information about Macronutrients; Super foods everyone needs
Take Survey: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 1 Exam
Lesson 2. Digestion and Absorption
Lesson 2 Video
Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 2 Exam
Lesson 3. Carbohydrates
Lesson 3 Video
Review 2 Articles: Good Carbs, Bad Carbs: Why Carbohydrates Matter to You; Examples of Food With Simple and Complex Carbohydrates
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 3 Exam
Lesson 4. Lipids
Lesson 4 Video
Review Article: The Four Types Of Fat and #8211; Sorting Out the Confusion of Dietary Fats
Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 4 Exam
Lesson 5. Proteins and Amino Acids
Lesson 5 Video
Review 2 Articles: Protein Function; 5 Types of Protein
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 5 Exam
Lesson 6. Fluids Including Alcohol
Lesson 6 Video
Review Article: The Consequences of a lack of Water
Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 6 Exam
Lesson 7. Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Weight
Lesson 7 Video
Review 3 Articles: Daily Caloric Needs Estimate Calculator; BMI Calculator; Physical Activity Calorie Calculator
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 7 Exam
Lesson 8. Nutrition and Exercise
Lesson 8 Video
Review 2 Articles: Nutrition: Food as Fuel; It's Time for a New Relationship With Food
Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 8 Exam
Lesson 9. Fat Soluble Vitamins
Lesson 9 Video
Review Article: A List of Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 9 Exam
Lesson 10. Water-Soluble Vitamins
Lesson 10 Video
Review 2 Articles: Fat and Water Soluble Vitamins Explained; Highest fruit contains Vitamin C
Review Video: The ABCD's of Vitamins
Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 10 Exam
Lesson 11. Major Minerals
Lesson 11 Video
Review Article: Major Minerals Flashcards
Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 11 Exam
Lesson 12. Disease and Diet
Lesson 12 Video
Review Article: Disease Prevention Through Diet and Nutrition
Complete: Lesson 12 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 12 Exam
Lesson 13. Eating Disorders
Lesson 13 Video
Complete: Lesson 13 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 13 Exam
Lesson 14. Nutrition for Different Life Stages
Lesson 14 Video
Take Poll: Your Opinion Matters: Course Rating
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete: Lesson 14 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 14 Exam
Complete: The Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Describe digestion and absorption.
- Summarize carbohydrates, lipids, protein and amino acids and their critical roles in nutrition and diet.
- Summarize metabolism, energy balance, and body weight requirements and needs and their relationship to proper nutrition and health.
- Identify healthy living and how it relates to nutrition and exercise.
- Fat Soluble Vitamins
- Describe and recognize water-soluble vitamins and major minerals.
- Describe eating disorders.
- Describe nutritional needs for different life stages, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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