University Nutrition Report Plan: NUTR2001 Macronutrient Analysis

This report plan, crafted for the NUTR2001 Human Nutrition course, provides a comprehensive overview of macronutrients and their pivotal roles in human health. The plan outlines a detailed exploration of macronutrients including proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids, covering their structures, biological functions, and dietary sources. It delves into the complex process of human digestion and macronutrient absorption, supported by research articles. The report will also address recommended daily intakes, potential risks associated with excess intake, and the signs and symptoms of both deficiencies and excesses. The plan includes a well-structured approach to analyze the impact of macronutrients on the human body, providing a robust framework for understanding the importance of a balanced diet and its effect on overall health. The report will also include a conclusion that summarizes the role of macronutrients and their impact on the human body.

Running head: ROLE OF MACRONUTRIENTS IN HEALTH
ROLE OF MACRONUTRIENTS IN HEALTH
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author Note

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Draft Plan
I. Introduction
A. Definition of macronutrients
B. Brief overview about the description to be discussed
C. Importance of macronutrients in human body
D. Thesis
II. Discussion
A. Macronutrients general description
B. Difference between complex human digestion and macronutrient
absorption
i. Research articles
a. Minekus et al., 2014
b. Hussain & Pan, 2015
C. Structure and role of macronutrients
i. Research article 3
a. Okreglicka, 2015
b. Mann & Truswell, 2017
D. Composition of macronutrients
E. Protein
i. Biological functions in human body
ii. Dietary sources
iii. Daily intake recommendations
iv. Excess intake risks
a. Signs and symptoms

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v. Deficiency results
a. Signs and symptoms.
F. Carbohydrates
i. Biological functions in human body
ii. Dietary sources
iii. Daily intake recommendations
iv. Excess intake risks
a. Signs and symptoms
v. Deficiency results
a. Signs and symptoms
G. Lipids
i. Biological functions in human body
ii. Dietary sources
iii. Daily intake recommendations
iv. Excess intake risks
a. Signs and symptoms
v. Deficiency results
a. Signs and symptoms
III. Conclusion
A. Role of macronutrients in human body
B. Deficiency of macronutrients results
C. Excess of macronutrients results

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IV. Appendix
Macronutrients Functions in
body
Daily intake
(Recommended
)
Excess
(Signs and
symptoms)
Deficiency
(Signs and
symptoms)
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Lipids

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References
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Hussain, M. M., & Pan, X. (2015). Circadian regulation of macronutrient absorption. Journal
of biological rhythms, 30(6), 459-469.
Mann, J., & Truswell, A. S. (Eds.). (2017). Essentials of human nutrition. Oxford University
Press.
Minekus, M., Alminger, M., Alvito, P., Ballance, S., Bohn, T. O. R. S. T. E. N., Bourlieu,
C., ... & Dufour, C. (2014). A standardised static in vitro digestion method suitable for
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Okreglicka, K. (2015). Health effects of changes in the structure of dietary macronutrients
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