Free online courseThe Science of Nutrition

Conteúdo do Curso

• Video class: SCI-101 Module 1: The Role of Nutrition in Our Health

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• Exercise: Which of the following is the primary source of fuel for the brain?

• Video class: SCI-101 Module 2: Designing a Healthful Diet

  0h06m

• Exercise: According to the principles for designing a healthful diet, which of the following is NOT considered a key characteristic?

• Video class: SCI-101 Module 3: The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat?

  0h07m

• Exercise: What role does the small intestine play in the process of digestion?

• Video class: ACI-101 Module 4: Carbohydrates

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• Exercise: Which type of carbohydrate is considered the simplest form and cannot be broken down into smaller sugars?

• Video class: SCI-101 Module 5: Fats

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• Exercise: Which type of fat is generally considered the healthiest due to its ability to improve cholesterol levels?

• Video class: SCI-101 Module 6: Proteins

  0h08m

• Exercise: What is the primary role of proteins in the body?

• Video class: SCI-101 Module 7: Fluids and Electrolyte Balance

  0h07m

• Exercise: Which of the following electrolytes plays a critical role in both maintaining fluid balance and bone formation?

• Video class: SCI-101 Module 8: Antioxidant Function

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• Exercise: Which of the following statements accurately describes oxidation in metabolic reactions?

• Video class: SCI-101 Module 9: Bone Health

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• Exercise: Which vitamin plays a crucial role in the absorption and utilization of calcium and phosphorus, essential for bone health?

• Video class: SCI-101 Module 10: Energy Metabolism and Blood Health

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• Video class: SCI-101 Module 11: Achieving and Maintaining Healhy Body Weights

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• Exercise: Which of the following factors is primarily responsible for the increase in Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?

• Video class: SCI-101 Module 12: Nutrition and Physical Activity

  0h06m

• Exercise: What is an important element of a well-rounded physical fitness program?

• Video class: SCI-101 Module 13: Food Safety

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• Exercise: Which of the following is a method to prevent foodborne illnesses by minimizing cross-contamination during meal preparation?

• Video class: SCI-101 Module 14: Pregnancy and Infancy

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• Exercise: What is one nutrient that is crucial for fetal tissue growth and the synthesis of maternal tissues during pregnancy?

• Video class: SCI-101 Module 15: Nutrition Through the Life Cycle

  0h04m

• Exercise: Why is it important to serve appropriate portion sizes to preschool children?