Nutrition

A directed study of the effects of diet on health and physical activity.  Topics addressed include nutrient

                                metabolism, weight control, health-related fitness, supplementation, pharmacology, and drug interactions

Required

Textbook:              Wardlaw, G. & Hampl, J. (2007).  Perspectives in Nutrition.  8^th edition.

WEEK by WEEK

Outline:           The following is a tentative schedule of class topics, exams, and assignments.  Every attempt will be made to follow the schedule.  However, some alterations may be made due to circumstances beyond control.  If a change is going to be made, the students will be made aware through announcement on WebCT.  The syllabus is subject to change at instructor’s discretion.

WEEK/DATE             TOPIC                                                                        READING

Week one 1/14-1/21                Course begins, What Nourishes You? Basis Healthy Diet     Ch. 1  and Ch. 2

Week two 1/22                        Human Digestion & Absorption                                             Ch. 3 and Ch. 4

                                                Introduction Paper (Assignment 1) due by 1/22/2012 at 11:00pm                                         

Week three 1/29                     EXAM: CH. 1-4                                                    AVAILABLE AFTER 2 PM                                                                               Carbohydrates                                                                         Ch. 5

                                                Assignment 2 due 1-29-2012 by 11pm  

Week four 2/05                       Lipids                                                                                      Ch. 6

Week five 2/12                       EXAM: CH. 5 & 6                                                                AVAILABLE AFTER 2 PM

Week six 2/19                         Protein                                                                                     Ch. 7

Week seven 2/26                     Alcohol                                                                                   Ch. 8

Week eight 3/04                     EXAM: CH 7 & 8                                                 AVAILABLE AFTER 2 PM

                                                Energy Metabolism                                                                 Ch. 9

Week nine 3/18                       Energy Balance, Weight Control, Eating Disorders                Ch. 10

Week ten 3/25                         Nutrition, Exercise & Sport                                                     Ch. 11

                                                Mini Paper on Eating Disorders-due 3/31/2012 by 11:00pm                                 

Week eleven 4/01                    Fat Soluble Vitamins                                                               Ch. 12

Week twelve 4/08                    Water Soluble Vitamins                                                          Ch. 13                    

Week thirteen 4/15                EXAM: CH. 9-13                                                  AVAILABLE AFTER 2 PM

Water and Major Minerals & Trace Minerals                          Ch. 14-15

Week fourteen 4/22                 Pregnancy & Breastfeeding                                                     Ch. 16                    

Week fifteen 4/29                    Nutrition during Adulthood                                                    Ch. 18

                                                Final assignment due by 4/29/2012

Week sixteen 5/06-09            Final Exams EXAM: CH. 14, 15, 16, & 18         AVAILABLE AFTER 2 PM

Online Discussions:

There are no scheduled “chat” sessions.  There are four discussion topics/questions that will be posted.  Each is worth 25 points (possible 100 points).  To earn credit for participation, you must respond to the initial post from the instructor and then post an additional response to another student stating your opinion or providing additional information that is constructive to the discussion.  The discussions allow you to engage and interact with other students.  All posting must be informative and NOT disruptive, rude or contain fowl language.  It is “ok” to disagree, but keep your postings “respectful and polite”.

Course Assignments:  (IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR ASSIGNMENT OVER BLACKBOARD.  If you miss a deadline for submitting an assignment, you receive a ZERO)

Assignment #1

Introduction= E-mail me through WebCT mail with the following information: Your full name, Name you want to be called, Major at MSU, Why you are taking this class, What you hope to get out of this class, Anything you need me to know about you.  Submit this assignment by 11:00 PM 1/22/2012.

INTRODUCTION= 10 POINTS

Assignment #2 (1-2 page mini-paper***)

MyPyramid.gov & ChooseMyPlate.gov = You need to locate this website on the WEBLINKS on the right menu and set up an on-line account.  This website will allow you to track your eating and exercise habits throughout the day.  You need to start this assignment on 1/20/2012.  Write a 3 paragraph paper that includes the following: 1^st paragraph: what you anticipated your eating habits to be, 2^nd paragraph: what were the results for the week (January 20-29), 3^rd paragraph: what you are going to change for the next week.  This mini-paper is due by 11:00 PM on 1/29/2012. IMPORTANT NOTE: SEE ASSIGNMENT #4 BELOW!!!!!

Mini Paper= 30 points

Assignment #3 aka Eating disorder assignment (1-2 page report***)-Due by 11:00 p.m. on 3/31/2012

Eating Disorder Paper= Choose ONE of the following conditions: anorexia, bulimia, eating disorder not otherwise specified, or hypergymnasia.  In a paper, explain the following:

Provide at least 2 paragraphs: What are signs/symptoms of the disorder?

Provide at least 1 paragraph: What are the medical concerns of the disorder?

Provide at least 1 paragraph: How does the disorder you chose differ from others (on the list above)?

Provide at least 2 paragraphs: If your child, friend, spouse, significant other, etc. displayed these signs/symptoms, how will you appropriately handle the situation?

You CANNOT just use the information in the textbook.  You need a TOTAL of 3 references, you need to list 2 references other than your required text book.  These references can be journals, other texts, magazines, etc.  List them at the end of your paper.

Eating Disorder Paper= 70 points for paper; + 15 points for two outside references = 100 points for completion of assignment

Assignment #4 (5 page report***)

Continue to track your eating and exercise habits through January 20-April 29, 2012.  Your final paper for this assignment is due by 11:00pm Sunday April 29, 2012.  You must include the following in your paper:

1^st page = your assumptions of your diet before you started this assignment

2^nd page = what did you do well each week and what did you do poorly each week. (summarize the weeks, highlight one week in

   particular that illustrated your behaviors. 

3^rd page = were you able to change from week to week. (i.e. did your eating habits improve?  did you not improve your eating

  habits?)

4^th page = what are your goals for the future after fulfilling this assignment (What are your plans to eat “healthy”)

5^th page = how can you educate others after completing this assignment

Final Paper= 50 points

FOR ALL ASSIGNMENTS:

***You need to use 12  point font and Times/Roman in a Microsoft Word document.  Do NOT change the margins or you will be given a 0 for the assignment. You must e-mail me through WebCT mail to submit this paper!

EXAMS:

ALL EXAMS ARE GIVEN OVER BLACKBOARD.  All exams are open Sunday-Wednesday until 11pm.  Exams dates= The exams on January 29, February 12, March 4, April 15 and May 6.  The exams will be available after 2 PM on the day listed, so as to give you enough time to read the required material also assigned for that day.  Each exam will open on the date listed at 2 PM on a Sunday and close on the upcoming Wednesday at 11pm.  The purpose of each exam is to test your knowledge of the information for the topics covered.  The format of the test will be multiple choice, T/F questions.  There will be varying number of questions with some questions weighted differently than others.  (Some questions will be worth more points than others).  Instructions for each exam will be given prior to your taking it.

EXAM= 25 points each  (5 exams x 25 points = 125 points possible)

Due

Dates:                                                                                    

If you have questions or concerns, you NEED to call or e-mail me immediately.  This class does NOT give you the time to be lost or not understand a concept.   I will check my e-mail often and will be in my office daily to answer phone calls or messages.  Please ask questions and let me help you!

Grading

Scale:

 Late Submission Policy: Assignments/exams are DUE on the posted or announced date by the end of the day.  For example, the first assignment is due on January 22, 2012 .  Written assignments must be in my WebCT mailbox by 11 PM of the due date.  Late assignments/exams will not be accepted.

Missed exams and assignments can only be made up if the absence was excused and the student has proper documentation (Dean of students or Doctor’s note).  All must be completed within one week of the original due date.

Online Discussions:

There are no scheduled “chat” sessions.  There are four discussion topics/questions that will be posted.  Each is worth 25 points (possible 100 points).  To earn credit for participation, you must respond to the initial post from the instructor and then post an additional response to another student stating your opinion or providing additional information that is constructive to the discussion.  The discussions allow you to engage and interact with other students.  All posting must be informative and NOT disruptive, rude or contain fowl language.  It is “ok” to disagree, but keep your postings “respectful and polite”.

Course Assignments:  (IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR ASSIGNMENT OVER BLACKBOARD.  If you miss a deadline for submitting an assignment, you receive a ZERO)

Assignment #1

Introduction= E-mail me through WebCT mail with the following information: Your full name, Name you want to be called, Major at MSU, Why you are taking this class, What you hope to get out of this class, Anything you need me to know about you.  Submit this assignment by 11:00 PM 1/22/2012.

INTRODUCTION= 10 POINTS

Assignment #2 (1-2 page mini-paper***)

MyPyramid.gov & ChooseMyPlate.gov = You need to locate this website on the WEBLINKS on the right menu and set up an on-line account.  This website will allow you to track your eating and exercise habits throughout the day.  You need to start this assignment on 1/20/2012.  Write a 3 paragraph paper that includes the following: 1^st paragraph: what you anticipated your eating habits to be, 2^nd paragraph: what were the results for the week (January 20-29), 3^rd paragraph: what you are going to change for the next week.  This mini-paper is due by 11:00 PM on 1/29/2012. IMPORTANT NOTE: SEE ASSIGNMENT #4 BELOW!!!!!

Mini Paper= 30 points

Assignment #3 aka Eating disorder assignment (1-2 page report***)-Due by 11:00 p.m. on 3/31/2012

Eating Disorder Paper= Choose ONE of the following conditions: anorexia, bulimia, eating disorder not otherwise specified, or hypergymnasia.  In a paper, explain the following:

Provide at least 2 paragraphs: What are signs/symptoms of the disorder?

Provide at least 1 paragraph: What are the medical concerns of the disorder?

Provide at least 1 paragraph: How does the disorder you chose differ from others (on the list above)?

Provide at least 2 paragraphs: If your child, friend, spouse, significant other, etc. displayed these signs/symptoms, how will you appropriately handle the situation?

You CANNOT just use the information in the textbook.  You need a TOTAL of 3 references, you need to list 2 references other than your required text book.  These references can be journals, other texts, magazines, etc.  List them at the end of your paper.

Eating Disorder Paper= 70 points for paper; + 15 points for two outside references = 100 points for completion of assignment

Assignment #4 (5 page report***)

Continue to track your eating and exercise habits through January 20-April 29, 2012.  Your final paper for this assignment is due by 11:00pm Sunday April 29, 2012.  You must include the following in your paper:

1^st page = your assumptions of your diet before you started this assignment

2^nd page = what did you do well each week and what did you do poorly each week. (summarize the weeks, highlight one week in

   particular that illustrated your behaviors. 

3^rd page = were you able to change from week to week. (i.e. did your eating habits improve?  did you not improve your eating

  habits?)

4^th page = what are your goals for the future after fulfilling this assignment (What are your plans to eat “healthy”)

5^th page = how can you educate others after completing this assignment

Final Paper= 50 points

FOR ALL ASSIGNMENTS:

***You need to use 12  point font and Times/Roman in a Microsoft Word document.  Do NOT change the margins or you will be given a 0 for the assignment. You must e-mail me through WebCT mail to submit this paper!

EXAMS:

ALL EXAMS ARE GIVEN OVER BLACKBOARD.  All exams are open Sunday-Wednesday until 11pm.  Exams dates= The exams on January 29, February 12, March 4, April 15 and May 6.  The exams will be available after 2 PM on the day listed, so as to give you enough time to read the required material also assigned for that day.  Each exam will open on the date listed at 2 PM on a Sunday and close on the upcoming Wednesday at 11pm.  The purpose of each exam is to test your knowledge of the information for the topics covered.  The format of the test will be multiple choice, T/F questions.  There will be varying number of questions with some questions weighted differently than others.  (Some questions will be worth more points than others).  Instructions for each exam will be given prior to your taking it.

EXAM= 25 points each  (5 exams x 25 points = 125 points possible)

Due

Dates:                                                                                    

If you have questions or concerns, you NEED to call or e-mail me immediately.  This class does NOT give you the time to be lost or not understand a concept.   I will check my e-mail often and will be in my office daily to answer phone calls or messages.  Please ask questions and let me help you!

Grading

Scale:

FOR ALL ASSIGNMENTS:

***You need to use 12  point font and Times/Roman in a Microsoft Word document.  Do NOT change the margins or you will be given a 0 for the assignment. You must e-mail me through WebCT mail to submit this paper!

 Late Submission Policy: Assignments/exams are DUE on the posted or announced date by the end of the day.  For example, the first assignment is due on January 22, 2012 .  Written assignments must be in my WebCT mailbox by 11 PM of the due date.  Late assignments/exams will not be accepted.

Missed exams and assignments can only be made up if the absence was excused and the student has proper documentation (Dean of students or Doctor’s note).  All must be completed within one week of the original due date.

This is an online course.  It is the student's responsibility to keep up with assignments, exams and discussion topics.  If you miss a due date you will get a zero on that assignment, exam or discussion topic.

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