Author

Sandra Nez

Sandra Nez, RDN, works as a public health dietitian for the state health department in Rapid City, South Dakota. She has worked in community nutrition since 2016, directing local family feeding programs prior to developing state dietary resources. Nez received an MPH from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Does Dark Chocolate Increase Stem Cells?
What Are the 3 Types of Metabolism?
What Is Cell Nutrition and How Does It Work?
What Is Thermogenesis and How Does It Affect Metabolism?
What Is a Bioswitch and How Does It Work?
Alanine: Metabolic Functions and Muscle Health
Fatty Acids and Glycerol: Their Biological Functions
What Is Amylose? Its Structure, Function, and Benefits
The Order the Body Consumes Carbohydrates, Lipids & Proteins
What Happens to Amino Acids After Absorption?
What Is the Difference Between Glucose and Glycogen?
Is Oxygen a Nutrient? A Scientific Look at Its Role
How Are the Foods That We Eat and ATP Related?
Is Glutamine a BCAA? The Structural and Functional Differences
What Biomolecule Builds Muscle and How Does the Process Work?
Can Humans Survive on Grass? The Biological Reasons Why Not
What Is a Chylomicron and What Is Its Function?
What Is Galactose? Function, Food Sources & Metabolism
Disaccharides: Biological Roles and Nutritional Impact