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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.

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