apa outline
Course SYLLABUS
College of Natural Sciences
SCI/241 Version 6
Nutrition
Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description
This course introduces students to the world of human nutrition. Students examine the components included in a healthy, balanced diet and develop strategies to meet their changing nutritional needs throughout the various stages of life. Specific topics for the course include the digestion process, functions and health benefits of specific nutrients, weight management and fitness, and the effects of nutritional deficiencies.
Policies
Faculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Grosvenor, M. B., & Smolin, L. A. (2006). Nutrition: Everyday choices. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Fundamentals of Health and Diet
Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.1 Identify how nutrient intake affects current and future health.
1.2 Identify the six classes of nutrients.
1.3 Use the ChooseMyPlate and DRI recommendations as a tool for diet planning.
1.4 Interpret food labels.
Course Preparation
Read the course description and objectives.
Read the instructor’s biography and post your own.
Reading
Read Appendix A.
Reading
Read Ch. 1 of Nutrition.
Reading
Read Ch. 2 of Nutrition.
Reading
Read “Guidelines to Good Health:
College of Natural Sciences
SCI/241 Version 6
Nutrition
Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description
This course introduces students to the world of human nutrition. Students examine the components included in a healthy, balanced diet and develop strategies to meet their changing nutritional needs throughout the various stages of life. Specific topics for the course include the digestion process, functions and health benefits of specific nutrients, weight management and fitness, and the effects of nutritional deficiencies.
Policies
Faculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Grosvenor, M. B., & Smolin, L. A. (2006). Nutrition: Everyday choices. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Fundamentals of Health and Diet
Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.1 Identify how nutrient intake affects current and future health.
1.2 Identify the six classes of nutrients.
1.3 Use the ChooseMyPlate and DRI recommendations as a tool for diet planning.
1.4 Interpret food labels.
Course Preparation
Read the course description and objectives.
Read the instructor’s biography and post your own.
Reading
Read Appendix A.
Reading
Read Ch. 1 of Nutrition.
Reading
Read Ch. 2 of Nutrition.
Reading
Read “Guidelines to Good Health: