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Dec 26, 2024
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BIO 117 - Introduction to Nutrition
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Description
This is a course which introduces the principles of nutrition. The course stresses a scientific foundation for nutrition that allows students to develop a personal diet and dietary practices that are associated with good health. Emphasis is placed on nutritional literacy with regard to the distinguishing information based on science from information based on unsubstantiated claims.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Define the 6 nutrient classes.
- Describe the roles of the 6 nutrient classes in the body and proper portions in the diet.
- Delineate the basic structure and functions of the human digestive system.
- Explain human energy balance and the factors that affect intake and expenditure.
- Explain the mechanics of weight loss.
- Describe factors that contribute to maintenance of a healthy weight.
- Discuss implications of an active lifestyle on nutritional needs.
- Explain the effects of drugs on the body.
- Outline nutritional needs throughout the human lifecycle.
- Describe accepted practices related to food safety and major pathogens associated with food borne illness.
Listed Topics
- Macro and micronutrients
- Food guide pyramids and label evaluation
- Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins
- Human digestion and absorption
- Vitamins, Minerals, Water
- Energy balance and weight maintenance
- Nutrition for Sports and Activities
- Alcohol
- Obesity
- Malnutrition
- Life cycle nutrition
- Food safety
Reference Materials
Textbook and contemporary learning materials.
Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 12/14/2006
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