nutrition syllabus

SyllabusSCI/241 Version 5

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SyllabusCollege of Natural Sciences

SCI/241 Version 5The Science of Nutrition

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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.

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Course Materials

Grosvenor, M. B., & Smolin, L. A. (2006). Nutrition: Everyday choices. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

Supplemental Resource

Axia College’s Writing Style Handbook, available online at https://axiaecampus.phoenix.edu/Writing_Style_Handbook_AxiaUOP.pdf

All electronic materials are available on the student website.

Week One: Fundamentals of Health and Diet

Details Due Points

Objectives 1.1 Interpret nutritional content labels.1.2 Create a healthy eating plan based on the USDA’s

ChooseMyPlate.1.3 Explain the functions of different classes of nutrients.1.4 Identify nutrient-rich foods.

Course Preparation

Read the course description and objectives.Read the instructor’s biography and post your own.

Readings Read Appendix A. Read Ch. 1 & 2 of Nutrition: Everyday Choices.

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CheckPointThree Day Diet Analysis

Document what you eat during a 3-day period by using the free food intake assessment tool located on http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov.

Set up an account with the MyPyramid Tracker website by using the registration instructions in Appendix B.

Analyze your food intake by answering the following questions:

How does your diet compare to the recommendations you received from the Food Guide Pyramid? How many servings from each food group did you consume?

How might you modify your diet to get the recommended servings for each food group? What are some nutrient-rich foods that you could add to your daily diet?

Examine the food labels for three of the items included on your food diary. List the following components for each of the items:

o Total calories per servingo Percentage of calories from fato Total amount of carbohydrates (in grams)o Total amount of protein (in grams)o Total amount of fiber (in grams)

Format your CheckPoint in APA format, including citations and references.

You must have a minimum of one citation from www.mypyramidtracker.gov or www.choosemyplate.gov in APA format. Additional citations and references from the course text and other scholarly sources are acceptable.

Submit your assignment as a Microsoft Word document to the “Assignments Link” of eCampus.

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IndividualHealthy Eating Plan

Visit http://www.choosemyplate.gov/ and click on Interactive Tools in the left-side navigation menu. Then click on Daily Food Plan.

Answer the questions listed and then click on Submit for your customized daily food plan.

Create a healthy eating plan for yourself using your personal recommendations from the website.

Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper in APA format outlining your healthy eating plan. You must discuss the following:

Your current eating habits as documented in the Food Diary CheckPoint

Your nutritional recommendations based on your customized

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http://www.choosemyplate.gov/


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food pyramid results How you intend to implement your healthy eating plan in your

daily life. What are the various classes of nutrients currently in your diet? What are the functions of the nutrients currently in your diet? What foods are considered nutrient-rich and how can you

implement more of these foods in your diet? Discuss changes you plan to make to your diet to meet at least

one of the recommendations from MyPyramid.gov.


You must have a minimum of one citation from www.mypyramidtracker.gov or www.choosemyplate.gov in APA format. Additional citations and references from the course text and other scholarly sources are acceptable.


Week Two: Digestion and Absorption Processes

Details Due Points

Objectives 1.5 Explain common digestive problems and ways to alleviate them.

1.6 Identify reasons for making dietary modifications.1.7 Trace the digestive process from ingestion to waste

elimination.

Readings Read Ch. 3 & 4 of Nutrition.

Participation Participate in class discussion. 2 substantive posts on 4 out of 7 days of the work week

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Discussion Questions

Respond to weekly discussion questions. DQ 1 - Day 2DQ 2 - Day 4

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CheckPointHuman Digestion

Complete the Human Digestion activity located at http://corptrain.phoenix.edu/axia/sci2 41 /sci2 41 - digestivetract.html.

Describe, in 200 to 300 words, the path food follows through the digestive system and how digestion occurs in each of the following parts of the digestive system.

Include descriptions of other organs or components of the digestive system, including:

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Large intestine Mouth Small intestine Stomach


You must have a minimum of one citation from the Human Digestion activity site. Additional citations and references from the course text and other scholarly sources are also acceptable.


Week Three: Nutrient Essentials and Functions: Part One

Details Due Points

Objectives 1.8 Explain the function of fiber in the body.1.9 Determine how sugars are broken down and used in the body.1.10 Differentiate between simple carbohydrates and complex

carbohydrates.

CheckPointFiber Research

Visit the American Heart Association’s Heart & Stroke Encyclopedia at http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/News/Heart-and-Stroke-Encyclopedia_UCM_316695_SubHomePage.jsp.Click on the F in the alphabetical listing, and then click on Fiber.

Read about fiber in the online encyclopedia.

Read the article “Fiber, lipids, and coronary heart disease: A statement for healthcare professionals from the Nutrition Committee” from the Week Three Electronic Reserve Readings.

Write a 200- to 300-word response answering the following questions:

What is the function of fiber in the body? What are some examples of food sources of dietary fiber? What is the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber? What are the fiber recommendations for children versus adults,

according to the article? What did you learn about fiber that you were not aware of prior

to reading this information?

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

You must have a minimum of one citation from the americanheart.org website where you got your information in APA

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format. Additional citations and references from the course text and other scholarly sources are also acceptable.


IndividualCarbohydrate Presentation

Create a 10- to 15-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation that explains the following:

What are carbohydrates? What is the difference between simple and complex

carbohydrates? How sugars are broken down and used in the body? What are the benefits that carbohydrates provide to the body? Provide examples of foods that are considered healthy sources

of carbohydrates. Include information on one of the following disorders related to

carbohydrates: lactose intolerance, diabetes, or hypoglycemia. Include a definition, how it affects the body, and some of the courses of action used to treat and manage the disorder.

Include speaker notes.

Include a reference slide with citations in APA format.

You must have a minimum of three citations from the course text in APA format in your presentation. Additional citations and references from the other scholarly sources are also acceptable. Citations need to be provided in the speaker notes, not on the individual slides.


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Week Four: Nutrient Essentials and Functions: Part Two

Details Due Points

Objectives 1.11 Discuss how lipids and proteins contribute to a healthy diet.

1.12 Describe the movement and storage of lipids in the body.

1.13 Explain the function of amino acids in the body.



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Discussion Respond to weekly discussion questions. DQ 1 - Day 2 10


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Questions DQ 2 - Day 4 10

CheckPointProtein Article Search

According to your text, amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, which are needed for growth and the regulation of functions in the body.

Use the University Library to find an article related to one of the following topics:

The role of protein in hormone and enzyme functions How protein assists with immunity The protein needs of an infant or toddler compared to an

adult The importance of protein in maintaining fluid and

electrolyte balance and pH balance Amino acids and how they relate to athletics

**You must use the university library for this assignment. Articles from Google Scholar, Ezine articles, etc… will not be accepted and will result in a grade of a “0”.

Write a 200- to 300-word summary of the article.

Include appropriate APA citations for your findings.

You must have a minimum of one citation from the article you review. Additional citations and references from the course text and other scholarly sources are also acceptable as additional materials.


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Week Five: The Impact of Water, Vitamins, and Minerals

Details Due Points

Objectives 1.14 Explain the health benefits of vitamins and minerals.1.15 Explain the health benefits of water.1.16 Compare and contrast different types of electrolytes.1.17 Describe the impact of dehydration on the body.


CheckPointMultivitamin Review

Examine the label of a jar of multivitamins—either one that you currently take or one that is sold in a store. Using Tables 8.2 and 8.3 in Ch. 8 (pp. 239–240, 262), and Tables 9.1 and 9.6 in Ch. 9 (pp. 288, 307–308), determine if the multivitamin would meet the recommended daily intake for adults for vitamins and minerals.

Relate the vitamin and mineral amounts in the multivitamin to your

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diet.

Address the following questions:

What are some of the benefits you stand to receive by taking it every day?

Does taking a multivitamin every day raise your intake of a particular vitamin or mineral to near-toxic levels?

What are the consequences of toxicity?

Post a 200- to 300-word response discussing your findings

You must have a minimum of one citation from the course text in APA format in your paper. Also, you must have a reference for the vitamin you examined on your reference page. Additional citations and references from other scholarly sources are also acceptable.


IndividualDehydration

Write a 1,050- to 1,750-word paper about the effects of dehydration. Include answers to the following: Why is water essential to health maintenance? What are the functions of water in the body? What happens to the body when it does not get the water it

needs? Compare and contrast how different electrolytes—sodium,

potassium, and chloride—function in the body. What effects might alcohol and caffeine have on hydration levels

in the body? What steps may people take to ensure they do not become

dehydrated?


You must have a minimum of three citations from the course text in APA format in your paper. Additional citations and references from other scholarly sources are also acceptable.


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Week Six: Weight Management and Fitness

Details Due Points

Objectives 1.18 Give examples of health problems associated with eating disorders.

1.19 Discuss disease risks associated with obesity.1.20 Appraise current levels and amounts of physical

activity.


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CheckPointThree Day Activity Analysis

Use the physical activity assessment tool provided on http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov to keep track of any physical activity you do over a 3-day period.

Use the registration instructions in Appendix B to set up an account with the MyPyramid Tracker website if you have not done so already.

Use the Analyze Physical Activities feature on the Web site as a reference to determine how many calories you burned during the 3-day period.

Write a 200- to 300-word response addressing the following questions:

What everyday changes, if any, might you make to increase the amount of energy expended in your day-to-day activities?

What types and amounts of exercise would work best for you?

Can the activities be performed year-round? If not, can you suggest alternative activities and locations for inclement weather?

You must have a minimum of one citation from www.mypyramidtracker.gov or www.choosemyplate.gov or in APA format. Additional citations and references from the course text and other scholarly sources are also acceptable.


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Week Seven: Nutrition throughout the Stages of Life

Details Due Points

Objectives 1.21 Trace the changes in nutritional needs throughout a person’s life.

1.22 Explain the nutritional needs for women during pregnancy.1.23 Inventory personal nutrition habits.





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CheckPointLifespan Nutrition Needs Presentation

Create a 6-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation, tracing the nutrition needs of both a man and a woman throughout the various stages of life.

Address the nutritional needs for the following:

Infants Teenagers Adults Women during pregnancy Older adults

Use one slide to illustrate each stage of life, detailing the needs of the man in one column and the needs of the woman in another.

Conclude your presentation on the last slide, and include any references in APA format.

Include speaker notes.

You must have a minimum of three citations from the course text in APA format in your presentation. Additional citations and references from other scholarly sources are also acceptable. Citations need to be provided in the speaker notes, not on the individual slides.


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IndividualHealthy Eating Plan Comparison

Resources: Food Diary, Healthy Eating Plan, and http://www.mypyramidtracker.govComplete the Food Diary CheckPoint a second time. Compare your recent responses to the activity questions with the responses you provided in Week One. Write a 1,050- to 1,750-word paper, outlining how your nutritional habits have changed, if at all, since the first week of this class. Use your findings from the comparison and the Healthy Eating Plan paper as reference tools. Address the following questions:

Compare your recent responses to the activity questions with the responses you provided in week one.

What changes do you see in your diet? If nothing has changed, explain why.

What are you more aware of now when making food choices?


You must have a minimum of three citations from www.mypyramidtracker.gov or www.choosemyplate.gov in APA format. Additional citations and references from the course text and other scholarly sources are also acceptable.

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Week Eight: Nutrition Awareness: Global and Domestic

Details Due Points

Objectives 1.24 Propose methods for protecting against food-borne illnesses.

1.25 Describe the health problems associated with undernutrition.

1.26 Explain the cycle of malnutrition.


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Week Nine: Nutrition in Motion

Details Due Points

Objectives 1.27 Develop a personal, lifelong nutrition and exercise program.

Capstone CheckPointReflections on Nutrition

Respond to the Capstone CheckPoint.

Reflect on what you have learned about the science of nutrition, using the assignments you have completed up to this point as reference.

Write a 200- to 300-word response addressing the following questions:

What assignment did you enjoy the most? Why?

Are there any assignments that you have completed that have affected your life in terms of overall health and nutrition habits? If so, which assignment?

How has it affected you?


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Final ProjectPersonalized Nutrition and Exercise Plan

Describe briefly a current health problem or nutritional need that you are experiencing, or a health or nutrition problem you can foresee experiencing because of your family history.

Develop a realistic nutrition and exercise plan to summarize in a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper. Use insights from the MyPyramid Plan Web exercise, the Recommended Dietary Allowances, Recommended Dietary Intakes for your age group and gender, and information from readings. The plan must be plausible enough to be initiated within the next 30 days and continued throughout your life.

Include the following:

Identification of the health and nutrition problem that may be targeted

Four nutritional or physical exercise goals Actions taken to meet each goal Anticipated setbacks or difficulties and approaches for

overcoming them Outcomes by which to measure success Evidence of the plan’s effectiveness in addressing the identified

problem or need Evaluation of potential health risks that may develop if the plan

is not implemented Address how your plan may be adjusted to fit your changing

nutritional needs as a result of age, pregnancy (if applicable), or changes in physical capabilities.

Include information on physical activities, and how they may be altered to accommodate different seasons of the year and changes in age.


You must have a minimum of three citations from www.mypyramidtracker.gov or www.choosemyplate.gov in APA format. Also, include at least one citation from the course text in APA format in your paper. Additional citations and references from other scholarly sources are also acceptable.


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Week Two Discussion QuestionsDiscussion Question 1 – Due Day 2 of Week 2Use the Internet to retrieve articles on at least two common digestive problems. Suggested resources include the following:

o Health and Wellness Resource Center: To locate this resource, go to the University Library, click on the Multimedia link located under the heading, Library Resources, and click on the Health and Wellness Resource Center link located under the Multimedia heading.




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o http://journals.elsevierhealth.com/periodicals/yjada/home o www.webmd.com

What are some of the ways these two digestive problems can be remedied or relieved? Do you think home remedies might work better than some of the suggested treatment methods you have read about? Why or why not? Explain your answer, including appropriate APA citations from your database search.

Citation and reference required for DQ 1.

Discussion Question 2 – Due Day 4 of Week 2Think of some of your favorite foods when you were 10 years old. Are they still your favorites? Do you think you will be eating the same foods you eat today 20 years from now? What are some of the reasons dietary modifications may be needed in different life stages? Provide three examples to support your answer.

Week Four Discussion Questions

Discussion Question 1 – Due Day 2 of Week 4In our society, there are weight loss programs that recommend low fat, no-fat, or high protein diets. Should we eliminate fats from our diets altogether and increase proteins? What are some of the benefits that unsaturated fats and proteins provide when included in a balanced diet? Explain your answer.


Discussion Question 2 – Due Day 4 of Week 4If you have ever poured oil into a glass of water, you have seen that these two substances do not mix. Knowing this, how do lipids move through the body so they can be digested and absorbed? How are lipids stored in the body? Explain your answer.


Week Six Discussion Questions

Discussion Question 1 – Due Day 2 of Week 6What are some of the health problems associated with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder? Explain, from a physiological standpoint, how eating disorders may lead to health problems. Provide at least three examples to support your answer.


Discussion Question 2 Due Day 4 of Week 6Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov

From the homepage, follow the steps below:

o Click on Healthy Livingo Click on Healthy Weight under the Heading Staying Healthyo Click on The Health Effects of Overweight and Obesity

Read about the health effects of obesity. What does the Web site tell you about obesity that you were not aware of before? Explain what you have learned.


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Week Eight Discussion Questions

Discussion Question 1 – Due Day 2 of Week 8 Review the following websites:

o http://www.fda.gov/food/default.htm o http://www.fightbac.org/ o http://www.foodsafety.gov/

Food-borne illnesses may cause serious health problems. How are food-borne illnesses contracted? What are some ways you can protect yourself and others from food-borne illnesses at home? Provide three examples to support your answer.


Discussion Question 2 – Due Day 4 of Week 8Review the following websites, performing a search using the key words hunger, poverty, and malnutrition for the first three websites:

o http://www.who.int/en o http://www.unicef.org o http://www.thp.org/what_we_do/program_overview/intro_video

Undernutrition continues to be a chronic problem for many countries throughout the developing world. What are some of the health problems associated with undernutrition? Explain the cycle of malnutrition. Who does it affect? Explain your answer.


Discussion Question Response Requirements

When answering Discussion Questions, be sure to thoroughly answer all parts of the questions, including sufficient content and meeting the word minimum of 200 words (there will be point deductions for not meeting this word requirement). The requirements are to enhance the overall discussion of the class as well as help you to go more in depth to the topics. Be sure to keep the answers to the discussion questions relevant to the question posted. The due dates for Discussion Question Responses will be days 2 and 4 during Read and Discuss Weeks (listed as 2, 4 as due dates on Point Values for Assessments chart). Late DQ’s will be subject to the Axia College Late Policy deductions of 10% per day up to 4 days.

Substantive Participation during Read and Discuss Weeks Requirements

1. The participation requirement for Axia students is that you must post at least two substantive notes during the designated weeks in the Discussion Threads for 4 different days out of 7 days each week (listed as 4/7 as due dates on Point Values for Assessments chart).

2. The meaning of Substantive: For this class, substantive means that your message has substance and helps to further the discussion of course content. Substantive messages often include contributions of additional ideas and sources, insights or questions about classmates’ comments, connections to the course readings, or ways of applying the lessons from the course. As a rule of thumb, your substantive comments should be at least several sentences in length and range between 100 – 150 words as a

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minimum (substantive participation will be graded on the sufficient content and word minimum).

3. Short comments, such as “Good idea” or “I agree,” do not constitute substantive posts on their own. Neither do comments that are unrelated to the topics at hand (for example, “I saw that movie, too!”). If you say you agree about something, please explain why you agree, and add an additional insight or question.

4. Tips for Creating Substantive Participation

Explain why you agree or disagree, and add some examples to support your belief. Relate your personal or work experiences to the topic at hand. Ask additional questions of your classmates. Make connections between the topics at hand and the readings in the text. Add ways you can apply the lessons from the class in your work and educational life. Your posts that you want to count toward your substantive participation grade should be a

minimum of 100 words.

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