Course Description
This course will introduce the student to concepts and principles of normal nutrition. Students will examine the functions of nutritional components, digestion, metabolism, and energy requirements. Nutritional requirements and the relationship between health and nutrition throughout the life cycle will be studied. An emphasis will be placed on the practical application of nutritional concepts in everyday life. Course may transfer as health or other elective. Consult adviser.
Prerequisite(s)
Appropriate assessment score or ENGL 1422 with a grade of C or better - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Use Daily Food Guide, Dietary Guidelines and other tools to plan a healthy diet.
- Use Daily Food Guide, Dietary Guidelines and other tools to plan a healthy diet.
- Demonstrate an ability to utilize information on food labels to choose foods for a healthy diet.
- Demonstrate an understanding of nutritional requirements throughout the life cycle.
- Describe the relationship of a nutritious diet to health, weight management, and energy needs.
- Describe principles of food safety and methods to prevent food-borne illnesses.
Topical Outline
1. Food Choices and Human Health
2. Nutrition Standards and Guidelines
3. The Remarkable body
4. Carbohydrates
5. Fats
6. Protein
7. Vitamins/supplements
8. Minerals
9. Water
10. Energy Balance
11. Nutrients and Physical activity
12. Diet and Chronic Disease Development
13. Prenatal and Infant, and Toddler Nutrition
14. Nutrition for the Child, Adolescent and Older Adult
15. Food Safety
2. Nutrition Standards and Guidelines
3. The Remarkable body
4. Carbohydrates
5. Fats
6. Protein
7. Vitamins/supplements
8. Minerals
9. Water
10. Energy Balance
11. Nutrients and Physical activity
12. Diet and Chronic Disease Development
13. Prenatal and Infant, and Toddler Nutrition
14. Nutrition for the Child, Adolescent and Older Adult
15. Food Safety