Principles of Nutrition Science
Lecture notes for NUTR630: Principles of Nutritional Science. Each chapter is one lecture; read online below or download the complete typeset book.
Regulation of Metabolism and Overview of Digestion
- Metabolic Control Systems
- Endocrine Control of Metabolism
- Energy Balance and Appetite
- Overview of the Digestive System
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrate Structure
- Carbohydrate Digestion and Transport
- Fiber
- The Gut Microbiome
- Glucose Transport and Glycolysis
- Glucose Oxidation and the TCA cycle
- Oxidative Stress, the Pentose Phosphate Pathway and Alcohol Metabolism
- Glycogen and Metabolism During Exercise
- Gluconeogenesis and Chronic Fasting
Lipids
- Introduction to Lipids
- Digestion and Absorption of Lipids
- Lipid and Cholesterol Synthesis
- Lipolysis and Lipid Oxidation
- Transport of Lipids and Lipoproteins