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HNS 25.1- Fundamentals of Nutrition - Web-enhanced Course

Spring 2008 Section RZ3
Class Meets on Th 3:30pm-6:00pm in 232 NE
Office Hours: T 4:00-6:00pm, Th 6:00-7:00pm in 4212aN

Syllabus

You must log into Blackboard to obtain all the course materials and participate in the discussion boards.

Learning Objectives:

Upon course completion the student will be able to:

  • Describe dietary patterns and their impact on health
  • Identify macro and micro nutrients and describe each nutrient’s role in normal physiology
  • Explain the relationship between diet and degenerative diseases
  • Analyze and evaluate dietary intake utilizing dietary goals, guidelines and nutritional standards.

Text Books
Nutritional Sciences: From Fundamentals to Food

McGuire, M. & Beerman, K. A. (2007). Nutritional Sciences: From Fundamentals to Food. Thomson-Wadsworth, Belmont, CA.

Packaged with the Table of food Composition.
Grade Determination:
Midterm 35%
Diet Diary 20%
Final Exam 30%
Quiz 10%
Attendance & Discussion Board 5%
Total Grade 100%
*No make up exams will be given
*Assignments must be handed in on time
  • Instructions for completing the diet diary assignment is found below.
  • You have the opportunity to complete an extra credit assignment (5 points).

Course Assignment:

Download Diet Diary assignment in Microsoft Word Format