Contents
Przedmowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Unit 1. Studying Dietetics and Nutrition . . . Dietetics and nutrition as a branch of science l Studying dietetics and nutrition l A formal letter and email
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Unit 2. A Dietician and Nutritionist . . . . . . . . . Professional tasks of a dietician/nutritionist l Workplaces l A professional profile of a dietician/ nutritionist l A CV and cover letter
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Unit 3. Body parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The basic structure of the human body l Cavities and organs
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Unit 4. Systems of the human body . . . . . . . . . . . Systems and organs of the human body – structure and functions
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Unit 5. The digestive system and the process of digestion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Organs of the digestive system l Digestive system in cooperation with other systems l Digestive enzymes and hormones l The second brain Unit 6. Nutritional Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic notions of chemistry l Mathematical numbers and chemical expressions l Macroelements and microelements l Electrolytes l Macronutrients l Vitamins
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