Nutrition

Course Details

Course Number: EXPH 2333 Section Number: X10

Fall 2010

Classroom Number: ON LINE

Days & Times:

This is an ON-LINE COURSE.

Course Attachments

Textbooks

Wardlaw, G. & Hampl, J. (2007). Perspectives in
Text book on nutrition and healthy eating
ISBN: 978-0-0-7726320-1

MSU Faculty Member

Dr. Benito J. Velasquez
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Course Objectives

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.

Course Expectations

Course Assignments: (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 August 29, 2010.

INTRODUCTION= 10 POINTS

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

MyPyramid.gov= You need to locate this website 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 Monday, August 30, 2010. On Friday , September 3rd, 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, 3^rd paragraph: what you are going to change for the next week. This mini-paper is due by 11:00 PM on October 30^th by 11:00pm.

Mini Paper= 30 points

Assignment #3 (5 page report***)

Continue to track your eating and exercise habits through September 1- November 27, 2010. Your final paper for this assignment is due by 11:00pm Saturday December 4, 2010. 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

Assignment #4 aka Eating disorder assignment (1-2 page report***)

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?

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 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

***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:

Exams= The exams on September 5^th, September 19^th, October 10^th, November 14^th and the FINAL exam December 4^th will be given on-line through WebCT. 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 is open for 48 hours; it will open on the date listed at 2 PM and close 48 hours later at 2 PM. 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 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)

Grading Standards

Grading Scale:

Grade	Percentage	Points from assignments/exams
A	90-100 %	415-373 points
B	80 – 89 %	372-332 points
C	70 – 79 %	331-290 points
D	60 – 69 %	289-249 points
F	50 – 59 %	248-0 points

Final Exam12/4/2010 WebCT

Submission Format Policy

Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Late Paper Policy

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 August 29, 2010. 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.

Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

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Attendance Requirements

This is an on-line course, there is no attendance policy. Each student is responsible for keeping up with course content, assignments and exams.

Other Policies

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