Fundamentals of Human Nutrition

Welcome to the Fundamentals of Human Nutrition 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 == Bibliography F Life sciences Class projects 25%