Nutrition Made Clear

Learn the fundamentals of good nutrition from a trusted medical professional and explore how to apply this knowledge to improve your own health.

Topics Covered:

• 1: Why We Eat What We Do
• 2: Sources of Nutrition Fact and Fiction
• 3: Our Underappreciated Digestive Tract
• 4: It's All about the Calories!
• 5: Hydration-You Are What You Drink
• 6: Not All Carbohydrates Are Created Equal
• 7: Facts on Fiber
• 8: Protein-An Indispensable Nutrient
• 9: Fat, Fat Everywhere!
• 10: Vitamins-Spotlight on C
• 11: Vitamins A and K-Multitaskers
• 12: Vitamin E-Fallen Hero; Vitamin D-Rising Star
• 13: B Vitamin Basics
• 14: The Major Minerals
• 15: The Highs and Lows of Sodium and Potassium
• 16: Iron, Zinc, Selenium-Balance Is Everything
• 17: Cardiovascular Disease-What Are the Risks?
• 18: A Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
• 19: The DASH Diet-A Lifesaver
• 20: Obesity-Public Health Enemy Number One
• 21: Healthy Weight Management
• 22: Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes
• 23: Dietary Approaches to Weight Management
• 24: Nutrition and Cancer Prevention
• 25: Nutrition and Digestive Health
• 26: Prebiotics and Probiotics in Your Diet
• 27: Food Safety-It's in Your Hands
• 28: Demystifying Food Labels
• 29: Facts on Functional Foods
• 30: A Look at Herbal Therapy
• 31: Organic or Conventional-Your Choice
• 32: Fake or Real-Sugars and Fats
• 33: Creating Your Own Personal Nutrition Plan
• 34: Exercise and Nutrition-Partners for Life
• 35: The Future of Nutrition-Science and Trends
• 36: Nutrition Facts and FAQs