Received all degrees from Rutgers University. Arrived at Cornell in 1968 as Post-Doctoral Fellow for two years before becoming an Assistant Professor. I have been a full professor since 1986.Throughout my professional life I have been studying the control of food intake and regulation of body weight. I love both teaching and research.
Energy and the Role of CarbohydratesCornell Course
Energy and the Role of Carbohydrates ()
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Course Overview
The nutrients our bodies use fall into two major categories: macronutrients and micronutrients. In this course, you will investigate carbohydrates — one of three macronutrients and the one that comprises the majority of all calories we consume. You will explore what carbohydrates are, why we need them, and how their energy is transformed and stored in our bodies. As the processing of carbohydrates results in glucose, you will also consider two conditions that can arise when the body cannot appropriately regulate glucose levels: diabetes and hypoglycemia.
Key Course Takeaways
- Describe the types of carbohydrates and how they are digested
- Explain the role of glucose and how it is used and stored
- Recount how the body regulates glucose levels and pathologies that can result when regulation goes awry
- Summarize how the body transforms glucose to usable energy
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Course Length
3 weeks
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3 to 5 hours of study per week
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100% online, instructor-led
Course Author
David Levitsky
Professor Emeritus
Cornell Division of Nutritional Sciences
Professor of Nutrition and Psychology, Cornell Division of Nutritional Sciences
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- Nutrition, health, and wellness professionals looking to gain a stronger understanding of the science of nutrition
- Fitness and sports professionals, including personal trainers and athletic coaches
- Anyone interested in personal wellness and living a healthier life
- Anyone interested in nutrition, weight loss, diet, and exercise
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