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Nutrition and Diet Therapy: Course Overview and Study Guide
Course Introduction
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of nutrition and its role in human health and disease. It covers the science of nutrients, their functions, sources, digestion, absorption, metabolism, and practical applications for food safety and dietary planning.
Table of Contents
Course Structure and Evaluation
Textbook and Resources
Key Topics and Weekly Breakdown
Academic Policies and Expectations
Course Structure and Evaluation
Assignment Types
The course uses a combination of digital homework, discussions, application activities, and exams to assess student learning.
Mastering Nutrition Homework: Online assignments for each chapter to reinforce key concepts.
Weekly Coursework: Includes discussions, application activities, and review assessments.
Exams: Five unit exams throughout the semester covering foundational knowledge and applied skills.
Grading System
Grades are calculated as follows:
Exams: 55%
Mastering Nutrition Homework: 20%
Weekly Coursework: 25%
Evaluation Methods
Discussions: Require at least three posts per topic, including responses to classmates.
Application Activities: Apply course concepts to real-world scenarios or case studies.
Review Assessments: Short quizzes or practice problems to reinforce understanding.
Textbook and Resources
Required Textbook
Title: Nutrition: From Science to You
Authors: Joan Salge Blake, Kathy D. Munoz, Stella L. Volpe
Publisher: Pearson
Edition: 4th
Availability: Includes eText access from the first day
Digital Platforms
Mastering Nutrition: Online platform for homework and assessments.
Canvas: Learning management system for course materials, discussions, and grades.
Course Schedule Table
Week | Dates | Topics | Reading Assignment | Assignments/ Quizzes / Exams | Due Date |
1 | 8/25-8/30 | Course Orientation Chapter 1: The Science of Nutrition | Syllabus pp. 1-37 | Orientation Quiz Mastering Nutrition HW: Chapter 1 Discussion: Introduce Yourself Discussion: Nutrition News Critique | August 29 August 29 August 29 August 29 |
2 | 8/31-9/06 | Chapter 2: Tools for Planning a Healthy Diet
| pp. 38-73
| Mastering Nutrition HW: Chapter 2 Assignment: Nutrition Label Analysis | September 5 September 5 |
3 | 9/07-9/13 | Chapter 3: Digestion & Absorption | pp. 74-109 | Mastering Nutrition HW: Chapter 3 Discussion: Prebiotics and Probiotics | September 12 September 12 |
4 | 9/14-9/20 | Chapter 8: Energy Metabolism | pp. 280-315
| Mastering Nutrition HW: Chapter 8 Assignment: Energy Metabolism [Exam 1 available 9/19 – 9/22] | September 19 September 19 |
5 | 9/21-9/27 | Chapter 4: Carbohydrates | pp. 110-155 | EXAM #1 over Chapters 1-3 & 8 Mastering Nutrition HW: Chapter 4 Discussion: Diabetes | September 22 September 26 September 26 |
6 | 9/28-10/04 | Chapter 5: Fats, Oils, & Other Lipids | pp. 156-203 | Mastering Nutrition HW: Chapter 5 Discussion: Fats | October 3 October 3 |
7 | 10/05-10/11 | Chapter 6: Proteins | pp. 204-235 | Mastering Nutrition HW: Chapter 6 Assignment: Flexitarian Diets [Exam 2 available 10/10 – 10/13] | October 10 October 10
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8 | 10/12-10/18 | Chapter 9: Fat-Soluble Vitamins & Chapter 10: Water-Soluble Vitamins | pp. 316-403 | EXAM #2 over Chapters 4-6 Mastering Nutrition HW: Chapter 9 Mastering Nutrition HW: Chapter 10 Assignment: Fat-Soluble and Water-Soluble Vitamins | October 13 October 17 October 17 October 17 |
9 | 10/19-10/25 | Chapter 11: Water Chapter 12: Major Minerals & Chapter 13: Trace Minerals | pp. 404-431 pp. 432-467 pp. 468-505 | Mastering Nutrition HW: Chapter 11 Mastering Nutrition HW: Chapter 12 Mastering Nutrition HW: Chapter 13 Assignment: Water, Major Minerals & Trace Minerals Discussion: Social Issues in Nutrition - Water [Exam 3 available 10/24 – 10/27] | October 24 October 24 October 24 October 24 October 24
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10 | 10/26-11/01 | Chapter 14: Energy Balance and Body Composition | pp. 506-535
| EXAM #3 over Chapters 9-13 Mastering Nutrition HW: Chapter 14 | October 27 October 31 |
11 | 11/02-11/08 | Chapter 15: Weight Management Chapter 16: Nutrition & Fitness | pp. 436-575 pp. 576-617 | Mastering Nutrition HW: Chapter 15 Mastering Nutrition HW: Chapter 16 Discussion: Weight Loss Diet Comparison [Exam 4 available 11/07 – 11/10] | November 7 November 7 November 7
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12 | 11/09-11/15 | Chapter 17: Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy through Infancy | pp. 618-663 | EXAM #4 over Chapters 14-16 Mastering Nutrition HW: Chapter 17 | November 10 November 14 |
13 | 11/16-11/22 | Chapter 18: Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers through Adolescents Chapter 19: Life Cycle Nutrition: Older Adults | pp. 664-695 pp. 696-729 | Mastering Nutrition HW: Chapter 18 Mastering Nutrition HW: Chapter 19 Assignment: Life Cycle Nutrition Case Studies | November 21 November 21 November 21 |
14 | 11/23-11/29 | (Thanksgiving Break November 26-30) |
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15 | 11/30-12/06 | Chapter 20: Food Safety, Technology, and Sustainability Chapter 21: Global Nutrition and Malnutrition | pp. 730-777 pp. 778-802 | Mastering Nutrition HW: Chapter 20 Mastering Nutrition HW: Chapter 21 Discussion: Social Issues in Nutrition –Food Waste | December 5 December 5 December 5 |
16 | 12/07-12/13 |
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| EXAM #5 over Chapters 17-21 | December 11
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