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    Diet and Nutrition

    There's a lot that isn't understood about the relationship between food and health, and the role it plays in the management of diseases and conditions. These interviews and talks will cover some of these areas.
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    Over and Under-Nutrition

    Over and Under-Nutrition

    This lecture introduces the concepts of over and under- nutrition, discussing some of the causes and problems associated with obesity as well as introducing current approaches to weight management. It then moves to introducing under-nutrition and discussing causes and consequences with a focus on the developing world.

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    Over and Under-Nutrition (handout)

    Over and Under-Nutrition (handout)

    This lecture introduces the concepts of over and under- nutrition, discussing some of the causes and problems associated with obesity as well as introducing current approaches to weight management. It then moves to introducing under-nutrition and discussing causes and consequences with a focus on the developing world.

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    Nutrients for Bone Health

    Nutrients for Bone Health

    What do bones and Aero chocolates have in common? This lecture focusses on the micronutrients that have important roles in bone health. It describes the interactive roles and functions of: Vitamin D, Vitamin K, Calcium, Magnesium and Fluoride in maintaining bone health.

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    Nutrients for Bone Health (handout)

    Nutrients for Bone Health (handout)

    What do bones and Aero chocolates have in common? This lecture focusses on the micronutrients that have important roles in bone health. It describes the interactive roles and functions of: Vitamin D, Vitamin K, Calcium, Magnesium and Fluoride in maintaining bone health.

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    Nutrients for Blood Health (handout)

    Nutrients for Blood Health (handout)

    What does vitamin K have to do with blood health? This lecture focusses on the micronutrients that have important roles in blood health. It describes the interactive roles and functions of : Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B12, Iron and Iodine in maintaining blood health.

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    Micronutrients as Antioxidants

    Micronutrients as Antioxidants

    What are antioxidants? What are they good for? Where do I get them from? This lecture focusses on the micronutrients that act as antioxidants in the body scavenging free radicals. It describes the interactive roles and functions of the main nutrients that act as antioxidants in the body, including: Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Beta-carotene and Selenium.

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    Micronutrients as Antioxidants (handout)

    Micronutrients as Antioxidants (handout)

    What are antioxidants? What are they good for? Where do I get them from? This lecture focusses on the micronutrients that act as antioxidants in the body scavenging free radicals. It describes the interactive roles and functions of the main nutrients that act as antioxidants in the body, including: Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Beta-carotene and Selenium.

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    Micronutrients in Energy Metabolism

    Micronutrients in Energy Metabolism

    This lecture focusses on the micronutrients that play a key role in energy metabolism. It describes the interactive roles and functions of the main nutrients involved in Energy Metabolism including the B-vitamins: thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, B6 and biotin.

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    Micronutrients in Energy Metabolism (handout)

    Micronutrients in Energy Metabolism (handout)

    This lecture focusses on the micronutrients that play a key role in energy metabolism. It describes the interactive roles and functions of the main nutrients involved in Energy Metabolism including the B-vitamins: thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, B6 and biotin.

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    Micro-Minerals

    Micro-Minerals

    Is red meat really the only good source of Iron? What can happen if I don’t consume enough micro-minerals? This lecture introduces the micro-minerals, also often called trace minerals, their roles in the body, NRVs and good food sources including: copper, fluoride, iodine, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium and zinc.

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    Micro-Minerals (handout)

    Micro-Minerals (handout)

    Is red meat really the only good source of Iron? What can happen if I don’t consume enough micro-minerals? This lecture introduces the micro-minerals, also often called trace minerals, their roles in the body, NRVs and good food sources including: copper, fluoride, iodine, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium and zinc.

    Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.