Course Syllabus

Nutrition FNDT356-75 Syllabus

Overview

FNDT356 (Food, Nutrition, and Diet Therapy) offers instruction in basic and complex nutritional concepts. Topics covered include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, hydration, phytochemicals, metabolism, energy balance, vegetarian diets, complimentary nutrition, nutrition facts and supplement labels, dietary reference intakes, digestion, absorption, health claims, additives, life-cycle needs, food safety and technology and sports nutrition. 

Specific Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

 Understand the essential nutrients required for a healthy quality of life.

1. Become familiar with nutritional supplements and the need for proper diet for sports-related performance.
2. Have knowledge of American diet habits and the current recommended goals for Americans as well as dietary practices throughout the world.
3. Develop an understanding of nutrient digestion and absorption and their effect on the body.
4. Comprehend the importance of body composition, energy balance and weight control through diet and exercise.
5. Develop skills in reading and understanding food labels, selecting wholesome foods, and assessing nutritional quality of various food products.
6. Understand current issues related to food and nutrition, such as genetically engineered foods, sanitary food handling, and food as medicine.
7. Become aware of special topics in nutrition including metabolism, alcohol use, and eating disorders.

  Required Text

Discovering Nutrition. 5th Edition.  Insel P., Ross D., McMahon, K.,Bernstein, M. 

ISBN #: 978-1-284-06465-0

Text Website: http://www.jblearning.com/catalog/9781284064650/  Navigate 2 Access with Code is NOT a requirement.

E-Text available

Course Outline

• Introductory Discussion Board
• Module 1
  • Chapter 1 – Food Choices: Nutrients and Nourishment
  • Chapter 2 – Nutrition Guidelines: Tools for a Healthful Diet
  • Chapter 3 – Human Body from Food to Fuel
  • Discussion Board: Introduce Yourself
  • Discussion Board 1
  • Quiz 1 (chapters 1,2,3) Taken online - Canvas 

• Module 2
  • Chapter 4 – Simple Carbohydrates
  • Spotlight on Alcohol
  • Chapter 5 – Lipids
  • Chapter 6 – Proteins
  • Discussion Board 2
  • Quiz 2 (chapters 4, 5, 6, Alcohol) Taken online - Canvas 

• Module 3
  • Chapter 7 – Vitamins
  • Spotlight on Supplements and Functional Foods
  • Chapter 8 – Water and Minerals
  • Spotlight on Metabolism and Energy Balance
  • Discussion Board 3
  • Quiz 3 (chapters 7, 8, Supplements, Metabolism) Taken online - Canvas 

• Module 4
  • Chapter 9 – Nutrition and Physical Performance
  • Spotlight on Eating Disorders
  • Chapter 10 – Diet and Health
  • Spotlight on Obesity and Weight Management
  • Discussion Board 4
  • Quiz 4 (chapters 9, 10, Eating Disorders, Obesity) Taken online - Canvas 

• Module 5
  • Chapter 11 – Maternal and Infant Health
  • Chapter 12 – Childhood Through Older Adult
  • Spotlight on World Nutrition
  • Chapter 13 – Food Safety and Technology
  • Discussion Board 5
  • Nutrition Project Due (see Discussion Board for details)
  • Quiz 5 (chapters 11,12,13, World Nutrition) *not comprehensive, taken online - Canvas 

Class Points Summary:

Quizzes x 5:                      90 points each   =           450 

(Quizzes submitted late lose 10 points)

Nutrition Project:              50 points            =             50                               

Discussion Board (1 x 10) + (5 x 20:)          =           110

Total class points:                                        =           610

 

 

GRADING SCALE: 

 

100    4.0 A    90      3.5 A-     80      2.7 B-    70   1.7  C-

   99   4.0 A    89      3.4 B+    79      2.6 C+   69   1.6  D+

   98   4.0 A    88      3.3 B+    78      2.5 C+   68   1.5  D+

   97   4.0 A    87      3.2 B+    77      2.4 C+   67   1.4  D+

   96   4.0 A    86      3.1 B+    76      2.3 C     66   1.3  D

   95   4.0 A    85      3.0 B      75      2.2 C     65   1.2  D

   94   3.9 A   84      3.0 B       74      2.1 C     64   1.1  D

   93   3.8 A   83      3.0 B       73      2.0 C     63   1.0  D

   92   3.7 A-  82      2.9 B-      72      1.9 C-    62   0.9  D-

   91   3.6 A- 81      2.8 B-       71      1.8 C-    61   0.8  D-