Nutrition made clear [Print book] / Roberta H. Anding.

Thirty-six lectures.

Course guidebook includes lecture outline, exercises, glossary, biographical notes, and bibliography.

Compact discs.

Lecture 1. Why we eat what we do -- Lecture 2. Sources of nutrition in fact and fiction -- Lecture 3. Our underappreciated digestive tract -- Lecture 4. It's all about the calories! -- Lecture 5. Hydration-- you are what you drink -- Lecture 6. Not all carbohydrates are created equal -- Lecture 7. Facts on fiber -- Lecture 8. Protein--an indispensable nutrient -- Lecture 9. Fat, fat everywhere -- Lecture 10. Vitamins-- spotlight on C -- Lecture 11. Vitamins A and K--multitaskers -- Lecture 12. Vitamin E--fallen hero; Vitamin D--rising star.

Lecture 13. B vitamin basics -- Lecture 14. The major minerals -- Lecture 15. The highs and lows of sodium and potassium -- Lecture 16. Iron, zinc, selenium-- balance is everything -- Lecture 17. Cardiovascular disease-- what are the risks? -- Lecture 18. A heart-healthy lifestyle -- Lecture 19. The DASH diet-- a lifesaver -- Lecture 20. Obesity-- public health enemy number one -- Lecture 21. Healthy weight management -- Lecture 22. Metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes -- Lecture 23. Dietary approaches to weight management -- Lecture 24. Nutrition and cancer prevention.

Lecture 25. Nutrition and digestive health -- Lecture 26. Prebiotics and probiotics in your diet -- Lecture 27. Food safety-- it's in your hands -- Lecture 28. Demystifying food labels -- Lecture 29. Facts on functional foods -- Lecture 30. A look at herbal therapy -- Lecture 31. Organic or conventional-- your choice -- Lecture 32. Fake or real-- sugars and fats -- Lecture 33. Creating your own personal nutrition plan -- Lecture 34. Exercise and nutrition-- partners for life -- Lecture 35. The future of nutrition-- science and trends -- Lecture 36.

Taught by Professor Roberta H. Anding.