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Physiology
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Lecture Series
Lecture 1
Lecture 2

Lecture 3
Lecture 4
Lecture 5
Lecture 6
Lecture 7
Lecture 8

 

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Self-Assessment Exercise Instructions

1. Body Composition
In this exercise you will have your own percentage body fat measured by bioelectrical impedance. This will require that you know your height in inches and weight in pounds. You will then be told the percent body fat and other variables as listed.

We will need to input: Ht _________ Wt _________ Age ________

You will need
to record:

Percent Body Fat _______%

Lean Mass ________ lb

 

Estimated Resting Metabolic Rate __________ Cal

 

Fat Mass _________lb

 

Target Weight _________ lb (if different from current weight)

Instructions for Self-Assessment
In this exercise: Discuss the differences between your predicted percent body fat and measured body fat. Why are they different ? If they are not different, discuss your measured body fat relative to your own ideal body fat and lean. How do your personal ideals differ from that predicted by bioelectrical impedance ? How will you reach your own ideal?

 

2. Dietary Intake
The most practical dietary intake instrument for studying populations is the food frequency questionnaire. This instrument is self-explanatory. You will have the instructions needed to complete the questionnaire provided to you. You must include your student ID No., since the results will be provided to everyone and the student ID No. is used to maintain confidentiality. Try to be honest in your answers, and you should get a good idea of any areas of nutrition deficiency as well as whether your dietary fat intake is appropriate. How does your dietary fat intake and body fat correlate ? Are there any nutrient deficiencies in your diet compared to the RDA ?

3. Lifestyle Assessment
Considering the Diet and Body Composition data above and your exercise level. What could you be doing differently for better health? Analyze your own situation.

 

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Lecture 1
:Introduction to Nutrition in Western Civilization
Lecture 2:
Dietary Macronutrients, Body Fat, and Blood Lipids
Lecture 3:
Digestion and Absorption of Macronutrients
Lecture 4:
Basic Principles of Nutrient Metabolism
Lecture 5:
Obesity
Lecture 6:
Fuel Utilization During Exercise
  Lecture 7:Biochemistry of Oxidant Stress in Health and Disease Antioxidants
Lecture 8:Nutrition for the 21st Century

 

 

 

 

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