Nutrition, Metabolism, and Diabetes

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 08.06.08

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Objectives
  3. Rationale
  4. Strategies
  5. Content
  6. Classroom Activities
  7. Appendices
  8. Teacher Resources
  9. References

The Way Food Works: Analyzing the Short and Long Term Effects of What We Eat

Kristin Nissa Anton

Published September 2008

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References

American Heart Association, Inc. 2008. Atherosclerosis. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4440

This site provides a description of what atherosclerosis is, what causes it and how it can be prevented, as well as helpful pictures and diagrams.

Bender, David A. Introduction to nutrition and metabolism. 2007. London: CRC Press.

This college text provides very detailed descriptions and diagrams of the various metabolism processes, as well on good background information on the macronutrients.

Boron, Walter F., and Emile L. Boulpaep. 2005. Medical physiology: a molecular and cellular approach. Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders.

This text has some excellent diagrams, as well as thorough background information. A bit too technical for most uses, but a good reference to have.

Campbell, Neil A., and Jane B. Reece. 2007. Biology, 8 th edition. San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings, Inc.

This is the text that my class will be using. It is a good, solid standard biology text and an excellent reference with well-explained diagrams.

Dabelea, Dana, and Georgeanna J. Klingensmith, editors. 2008. Epidimiology of pediatric and adolescent diabetes. New York: Informa Healthcare, USA.

This source contained specific data on rates of diabetes as well as risk factors and the process through which Type II Diabetes develops.

Damon, Alan, Randy McGonegal, Patricia Totso, and William Ward. 2007. Biology standard level. Oxford: Heinemann International Literature and Textbooks.

This text closely follows the International Baccalaureate standards and provides clear information on the standards that matches these objectives.

McArdle, William D., Frank I. Katch, and Victor L. Katch. 2006. Exercise physiology: energy, nutrition, and human performance. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

An excellent college text, this source contains many valuable diagrams that visualize the more complicated processes, such as the metabolism of non-carbohydrate molecules.

Reeves, Robert M. 2003. The skinny on trans fats. The Washington Post, August 30.

Thompson, Janice, and Melinda Manore. 2005. Nutrition: an applied approach. San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings, Inc.

This is another college text and contains clear information on the structure, function, and digestion of the macronutrients and specifications on vitamins and minerals.

Willett, Walter C. 2005. Eat, drink, and be healthy. New York: Free Press.

This source is a well-written and easy-to-read guide on general nutrition and healthy eating habits. It contains useful background research as well as a wealth of studies and data to support its statements.

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