The unit on principles of nutrition covers macronutrients, micronutrients, energy balance, dietary guidelines, and nutrition-related diseases. Students learn about the functions and differences between carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, as well as the roles of vitamins and minerals in maintaining health. They also learn about the digestive process and how nutrients are absorbed, as well as the concept of energy balance and its impact on weight management. Lastly, students learn about dietary guidelines and recommendations, and how diet and lifestyle factors can contribute to nutrition-related diseases.Â
Macronutrients. Students learn about the three macronutrients, which include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, and how they function in the body. This includes learning about the differences between simple and complex carbohydrates, complete and incomplete proteins, and saturated and unsaturated fats.
Micronutrients. Students learn about micronutrients, including vitamins and minerals, and their roles in maintaining health and preventing chronic diseases.
Energy Balance. Students learn about the concept of energy balance and how it affects weight management. This includes learning about basal metabolic rate, energy expenditure, and the different factors that influence energy intake and expenditure.
Nutrition-related Disease. Students learn about nutrition-related diseases, including obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, and how diet and lifestyle factors can impact their development and progression.
Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance (9th edition)