Section: Module 4 : Lesson 1: Basics of Nutrition | Lifestyle Medicine | NextGenU.org
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Learning Objectives
- Describe the basics of nutrition as well as the metabolic effects of different foods
- Summarize the major nutrition studies and evidence-base for nutrition prescriptions
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Students mustMark as done
The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
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Students mustView
Read the web page. (12 minutes)
World Health Organization (WHO) - 2020
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Students mustView
Read down to the section titled "Micronutrients". (10 minutes)
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp - 2024
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Students mustView
Read the content in the following subtitles in the menu on the left: (30 minutes)
- Healthy Eating Plate & Pyramid expand child menu
- Whole Grains
- Protein
- Vegetables and Fruits
- Fats and Cholesterol
- Vitamins and Minerals
Harvard Chan Home - 2023
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Students mustView
Explore the webpage and read the summary of all the articles inside the Subjects: Minerals and Vitamins; the rest of the information is supplementary. (45 minutes)
Oregon State University Linus Pauling Science Center
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Students mustView
Read the subsection titled "Eat a Healthy Diet" and the section titled " Potential of Dietary and Lifestyle Factors to Prevent Chronic Diseases". (10 minutes)
National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health - 2006
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Students mustMark as done
Recommended Additional Readings
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Read the web page. (5 minutes)
European Food Safety Authority - 2010
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Read the full lesson 1.1: Introduction to Nutrition. (15 minutes)
LibreText Medicine "The University of Hawai" - 2022
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Watch entire video (6 minutes)
High school biology | Khan Academy - 2017
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Read the document. (5 minutes)
Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University