1.5 Substances That Affect Nutrient Absorption
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❓Are you really absorbing the nutrients you eat—or are they being stolen away?
Eating well doesn’t guarantee full nutrient absorption. This chapter uncovers the hidden factors that interfere with your nutrition—from anti-nutrients and food chemicals to frying, medications, and storage methods.
You’ll learn how to reduce environmental and dietary burdens, optimize food handling, and protect your nutrition at the source.
🎯 Learning Outcomes:
- Identify types and sources of anti-nutrients and chemical additives in common foods.
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Understand how frying, packaging, medications, and food processing impair nutrient uptake.
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Learn to assess your personal anti-nutrient load and take steps to reduce it.
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Master practical food prep and storage methods to preserve nutrition and avoid contaminants.
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Build a mindset of “nutritional defense,” aligning daily habits to support optimal absorption.
🌿 Reflection｜It’s not just about what you eat—it’s about what your body can use.
In this chapter, you’ve uncovered the hidden factors that can quietly rob your body of the nutrients it needs. From anti-nutrients and additives to poor food prep and medication interference, you’ve gained the knowledge to protect your nutrition.
Now, the next step is practical: clean up your plate, choose less-processed foods, be mindful of how you cook and store, and think of every small shift as a long-term investment in your vitality. Your body doesn’t need more—it needs better.
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Lesson 1
Why do we still face nutrient deficiencies even when we eat well?
This episode explores anti-nutrients, hidden substances in food and the environment that block nutrient absorption and increase health risks. You’ll learn about refined foods, pesticides, food additives like artificial colorings, and the impact of medications and plastics on your body. Discover how everyday choices affect your immunity, energy levels, and your children’s development. Plus, get practical tips to reduce your anti-nutrient load and protect your family’s health.
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Lesson 2
How toxic is your daily routine? Find out in this anti-nutrient lifestyle check.
In this episode, we unpack the hidden dangers of frying, how high heat, oil type, and time create harmful compounds like free radicals and acrylamide. We’ll also explore healthier cooking methods like baking, steaming, and poaching. Plus, discover how certain medications act as anti-nutrients and take a quick quiz to assess your daily exposure to environmental toxins. Find out what your anti-nutrient load score means, and walk away with practical tips to protect yourself and your family from hidden dietary and environmental risks.
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Lesson 3
Is your cookware and food storage quietly affecting your family’s health?
In this episode, we explore how food prep and storage methods impact nutrient levels and chemical exposure. Learn how to reduce nutrient loss during cooking, choose safer cookware alternatives, and avoid harmful plastics. You’ll also discover which cooking techniques best preserve vitamins and minerals, and how to identify safer plastic containers. With small changes in your kitchen habits, you can better protect your family’s health and optimize daily nutrition, starting today.
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Substances That Affect Nutrient Absorption Quiz
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Module 1 - Basic of Holistic Nutrition
Foundations of Nutrition module provides a comprehensive overview of essential nutrition principles for optimal health. It covers the importance of holistic wellness, nutrient synergy, factors influencing absorption, food safety, and label reading. The module also explores the evolution of nutritional science, the integration of traditional Chinese medicine, and the interactions between medications and nutrients. This foundational course equips participants with the knowledge to make informed, health-enhancing nutritional choices.
The Basic Requirements for Nutrition Course - Students:
- Scientific Foundation: Knowledge of biology, chemistry, basic mathematics, and statistics, especially in areas such as human anatomy and biochemistry.
- Learning Ability: Strong self-learning and logical thinking skills, with the capacity to integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines.
- Communication Skills: Ability to clearly express nutritional concepts, adapt to diverse audiences, and work effectively in teams.
- Professionalism: Passion for health and nutrition, with a commitment to scientific rigor and objectivity.
- Time Management: Efficiently plan study tasks, adhere to academic standards, and maintain honesty and self-discipline.
- Health Awareness: Basic knowledge of health and diet, with an understanding of the practical value of nutrition science.
These requirements provide a solid foundation for effective learning and development in the field of nutrition.
This course is suitable for anyone aiming to enhance their nutrition knowledge and practical skills through a scientific approach.
- Nutrition Beginners: Individuals interested in nutrition science and seeking to systematically learn the basics.
- Health and Medical Students: Students in fields such as medicine, nursing, and public health who need a foundational understanding of nutrition.
- Health Industry Professionals: Fitness trainers, health consultants, diet planners, and others looking to enhance their professional expertise.
- General Health Enthusiasts: People focused on improving their own or their family’s health and eager to learn about scientific nutrition and healthy eating.
- Policy Makers and Educators: Professionals involved in public health policy development or health education promotion.
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