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Mediterranean Diet
Definition, foods, and health benefits of the mediterranean diet
Macronutrients
Carbohydrates
Structure, classification and functions of carbohydrates
Chemical structure and classification of starch
Glycogen metabolism
Glycogen synthesis pathway in the liver and muscle
Glycogenolysis
What is sucrose, and how is it extracted and digested?
Lactose: structure, digestion, intolerance and symptoms
Maltose: structure, foods, digestion, role in seed germination
Trehalose
Fructose: structure, food sources, sweetening power and metabolism
Galactose: structure, metabolism, galactosemia, foods
Carbohydrate digestion in the mouth, stomach, and small intestine
Absorption of monosaccharides
Proteins
Definition, composition, and structure of the proteins
How to classify proteins on the basis of…..
Protein digestion: steps, enzymes, and hormones
Lipids
Structure, functions, and examples of lipids
Lipid digestion in the stomach and small intestine
Lipid absorption in the small intestine
Lipolysis in white adipose tissue
Fatty acids
What are fatty acids and how are they classified?
What are saturated fatty acids?
Structure and classification of unsaturated fatty acids
List of fatty acids
Nutrition and
Prevention of hypercholesterolemia
Hypertension: definition, classification, prevention
Additives
Acidity regulators approved for use in food by the European Commission
Antioxidants approved for use in food by the European Commission
Colours approved for use in food by the European Commission
Anticaking agents approved for use in food by the European Commission
Emulsifiers approved for use in food by the European Commission
Flavour enhancers approved for use in food by the European Commission
Glazing agents approved for use in food by the European Commission
Preservatives approved for use in food by the European Commission
Sweeteners approved for use in food by the European Commission
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