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1. Science of Nutrition(0)

What is Nutrition
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Nutrients
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Macronutrients
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Micronutrients
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Fiber and Phytochemicals
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Energy in Food
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Nutrition as a Science
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Finding Credible Nutrition Information
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2. Tools for Healthful Eating(0)

Healthful Eating
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Three Guides to a Healthful Diet
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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Dietary Reference Intakes
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Food Labels
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3. The Human Body & Digestion(0)

Hunger, Satiety, and Hormones
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Overview of the Digestive System
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Organs of the Gastrointestinal Tract
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Accessory Organs
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Nutrient Absorption and Transport
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The Gut Microbiome
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Disorders of the Digestive System
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4. Carbohydrates(0)

Intro to Carbohydrates
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Simple vs Complex Carbohydrates
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Why Do We Need Carbohydrates?
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Fiber
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Carbohydrate Digestion
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Dietary Guidelines for Carbohydrates
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Alternative Sweeteners
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Blood Glucose Regulation
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Diabetes
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5. Lipids(0)

Introduction to Lipids
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Why Do We Need Lipids?
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Fatty Acids
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Digestion of Fats
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Dietary Guidelines for Lipids
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Cardiovascular Disease
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6. Proteins(0)

Introduction to Proteins
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Protein Structure
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Protein Synthesis
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Why Do We Need Protein?
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Protein Digestion
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Dietary Guidelines for Proteins
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Protein-Related Disorders
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7. Vitamins(0)

Introduction to Vitamins
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Fat-Soluble Vitamins
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Water-Soluble Vitamins
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Dietary Guidelines for Vitamins
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Other Vitamin-Like Nutrients
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8. Water and Minerals(0)

Water
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Introduction to Minerals
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Major Mineral: Sodium and Potassium
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Hypertension and Minerals
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Major Mineral: Calcium and Phosphorus
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Osteoporosis: Minerals and Bone Health
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Major Mineral: Chloride, Magnesium, & Sulfur
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Trace Minerals: Iron and Copper
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Trace Minerals: Fluoride and Iodine
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Other Trace Minerals
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9. Alcohol(0)

Alcohol Consumption
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Alcohol Metabolism
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Short-Term Effects of Alcohol
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Long-Term Effects of Alcohol
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10. Energy Balance: Body Weight, Obesity, & Eating Disorders(0)

Healthy Weight
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Energy Balance
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Assessing Weight Related Health Risk
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Factors That Influence Weight
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Weight Loss
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Maintaining Weight
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Gaining Weight
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Eating Disorders
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11. Nutrition & Fitness(0)

Introduction to Physical Fitness
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Exercise
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Using Energy to Fuel Exercise
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Nutrition & Physical Activity
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Ergogenic Aids
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12. Food Safety & Regulation(0)

Food Safety
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Foodborne Pathogens
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Foodborne Toxins
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Food Preservation & Additives
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U.S. Food Safety Systems
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Natural, Organic, & Bioengineered Foods
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13. Food Insecurity in the US and the World(0)

Food Insecurity
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Global Food Insecurity
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14. Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy (0)

Preconception Nutrition
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Nutrition During Gestation
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Potential Complications During Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Nutritional Needs for Infants
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15. Nutrition: Toddlers to Late Adulthood(0)

Nutrition For Young Children (Ages 1-5)
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Nutrition For School-Age Children (Ages 6-11)
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Nutrition During Adolescence (Ages 12-19)
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Nutrition For Older Adults (Ages 50+)
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15. Nutrition: Toddlers to Late Adulthood

Nutrition For Older Adults (Ages 50+)

15. Nutrition: Toddlers to Late Adulthood

Nutrition For Older Adults (Ages 50+): Videos & Practice Problems

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Problem 19Multiple Choice

A 58-year-old man with BMI 31 and limited income is motivated to reduce arthritis pain and lower Alzheimer’s risk. Which practical, prioritized changes should you recommend first to balance efficacy, cost, and feasibility?

Advise complete fasting two days per week to conserve food budget, while relying on social media health claims for nutrition guidance rather than established dietary patterns.

Recommend immediate expensive supplements (high-dose vitamin D, high-dose B12 injections, and multiple nutraceuticals) without dietary changes or weight management because pills offer the fastest results.

Focus on modest weight loss through calorie reduction (~5–10% body weight), increase intake of affordable omega-3 sources (canned sardines), emphasize fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to reduce cancer and cognitive risk, and connect to subsidized meal delivery for immediate food access.

Prescribe only a high-protein meat-heavy diet to accelerate weight loss, ignoring plant-food recommendations and financial constraints, because animal protein is the sole driver of metabolic health.

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