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Nutrition Basics
Learn about the basics of good nutritionPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 6 lessons.
Essential Provider : Rebecca Clem 6 Lessons · 16m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
We all need a certain number of calories daily to function at our highest level. Where you get those calories can have a large impact on your nutrition and well-being. It is important to recognize that not all fats are bad fats and not all carbs are bad carbs. Carbohydrates might be your first line of fuel, but not all carbohydrates can provide you with a sustainable source of energy. How can you tell the difference? In this course, you will learn how the proper carbohydrates, protein, fats, and other nutrients can be used to form a healthy diet.
Our course, Nutrition Basics—The Importance of Nutrition breaks down just about everything you need to know about carbohydrates, sugars, proteins, water, vitamins, and minerals. You’ll learn why you should choose certain foods over others and which foods can serve as good nutrition to give you the fuel for optimum productivity.
What You'll Learn
- Explain how macronutrients give the body energy
- Identify micronutrients and understand why they are important
- Recognize the signs of heat exhaustion and how to remedy it
- Distinguish carbohydrates, proteins, and fats that support a healthy diet
- Choose foods that provide good nutrition and fuel for optimum productivity
- Understand the roles of carbohydrates, sugars, proteins, water, vitamins, and minerals
Key Takeaways
- Everyone needs a certain number of calories daily to function at their highest level, and the source of those calories affects nutrition and well-being.
- Not all fats are bad fats and not all carbohydrates are bad carbohydrates.
- Carbohydrates may be the body's first line of fuel, but not all carbohydrates provide a sustainable source of energy.
- Macronutrients give us energy, while micronutrients play an important role of their own.
- Choosing certain foods over others can provide good nutrition and fuel for optimum productivity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Nutrition Basics course cover?
The course breaks down what you need to know about carbohydrates, sugars, proteins, water, vitamins, and minerals, and how proper carbohydrates, protein, fats, and other nutrients form a healthy diet.
What will I learn in this course?
You will learn to explain how macronutrients give us energy, identify micronutrients and why they are important, and know the signs of heat exhaustion and how to remedy it.
What topics or lessons are included?
Lessons include Introduction, The Importance of Nutrition, Nutrition and Macronutrients, Nutrition and Micronutrients, Nutrition and Hydration, and a Test Your Knowledge assessment.
Will the course help me choose better foods?
Yes. It explains why you should choose certain foods over others and which foods can serve as good nutrition to give you fuel for optimum productivity.
