healthpro is passionate about nutrition and is an advocate of evidenced-based dietetic practice and advice. Inside Nutrition presents the key components of human nutrition, the macronutrients (those required in large amounts) and the micronutrients (those required in smaller amounts), explains their functions, how much of them you need, and what foods provide good sources of each. We also discuss additional components of nutrition that contribute to daily dietary intake.
Fats
Fats are part of a large group of compounds known as lipids, which also include waxes, sterols (e.g. cholesterol), fat-s ...
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are sugar compounds produced by the process of photosynthesis in plants. They are divided into three categ ...
Protein
Proteins are composed of a series of linked amino acid building blocks. Each individual protein contains a different amo ...
Vitamins
Learn about the classifications, functions, and requirements for these vital nutrients. ...
Minerals
Learn about the classifications, functions, and requirements for these vital nutrients. ...
Electrolytes
Electrolytes are substances which, when dissolved in solution, ionise and thus form an electrical charge. Ionic particles in bodil ...
Dietary Salt
A substantial body of research indicates a high dietary intake of salt as an important factor in the development of primary hype ...
Dietary Wholegrains
Cereal grains comprise kernels made up of an outer fibre-rich coating known as the bran, an inner main body known as the endosperm ...
Cholesterol
Cholesterol, a naturally occurring substance produced by the liver within the body, is essential for the maintenance of healthy ce ...
