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Nutrition

Fuel Your Body, Empower Your Health

What really fuels your body? How does food impact your energy, mood, and overall health? Discover the science behind what you eat and how nutrition can transform your life.

What is food?

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Basics of Food

Purpose of Eating

Nutrients

Nutrition Tests

Digestion

Balanced Diet

Food as Medicine

Hydration

Taste

Brain and Food

Cravings

Cooking and Nutrition

Carbohydrates

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Carbohydrates

Monosaccharides

Disaccharides

Oligosaccharides

Polysaccharides

Breakdown of Carbohydrates

Absorption of Carbohydrates

Metabolism of Carbohydrates

Glycolysis: Turning Glucose into Energy

Aerobic Respiration

Anaerobic Respiration

Storage of Carbohydrates

Blood Sugar

Glycemic Index

Glycemic Load

Hormones Regulating Blood Sugar

Dietary Fiber

Fiber in Digestion

Fats

Fatty Acids

Proteins

Aminoacids

Vitamins

Essential nutrients

Data on Nutrients

Minerals

Unhealthy eating

Healthy eating

Energy

Weight Management

Carbohydrates and Energy Balance