NUTR& 101 - Nutrition

5 Credits

Introduction to human nutrition and health. Students will develop an understanding of the role of each of the essential nutrients in maintaining health and preventing disease. Other topics include energy balance and weight management, food safety and global food issues.

Course Note Previously NUTR 110
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day, Online
Fall Day, Evening, Online
Winter Day, Evening, Online
Spring Day, Evening, Online

Designed to Serve All students with a general interest in nutrition and/or those considering careers in an allied health field. Required course for students in the Personal Fitness Trainer program.
Active Date 2011-06-15

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 36
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
Transferable Elective Yes
Course Outline

Introduction to nutrition basics
Nutrition standards and guidelines
Basic anatomy
Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
Vitamins, minerals and water
Energy balance and weight management
Nutrition and physical activity
Nutrition and disease prevention
Life cycle nutrition
Food safety and technology
Worldwide food problems

Student Learning Outcomes
Describe the function, source and deficiency states of the various macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals.

Accurately describe the anatomy and physiological processes of the gastrointestinal system.

Explain the relationships between nutrition, physical activity, energy balance on body weight.

Explain the role of nutrition in disease prevention.

Explain the role of food safety, technology, and consumer demand on food production and consumption.

Assess current nutritional status and implement a plan for improvement.

Discuss the global and regional effects of food security and malnutrition.