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Basic Nutrition eCourse - The Macronutrients
The macronutrients are better known as carbohydrates, fats and protein. This six-week course will help you understand why we need all three of these macronutrients.
Lesson One - Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the main form of energy our bodies use every day. Learn more about the role of carbohydrates in nutrition.
Lesson Two - Fiber
Learn about the chemistry of dietary fiber and which foods are good sources of fiber.
Lesson Three - Protein Structure and Metabolism
This lesson will teach you a little about protein chemistry, why we need proteins, and healthy sources of proteins.
Lesson Four - Choosing Healthy Proteins
Take this ecourse on proteins and the diet.
Lesson Five - Functions of Fat and Types of Fat
This lesson will teach you about fats and why you need them in your diet. You will have a fun assignment and a quiz.
Lesson Six - Fat Digestion and Choosing Healthy Fats
Find out how your body digests dietary fats.
