Nutrition

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Course
NUTR 201
Semester
Spring
Year
2022
Catalog
School of Arts and Sciences
General Course Information

Course Lecturer Name(s):  Karlene Gibbs

Course Director Name: Karlene Gibbs

Course Lecturer(s) Contact Information:  kgibbs3@sgu.edu

Course Director Contact Information: N/A 

Course Lecturer(s) Office Hours: by appointment via Zoom 

Course Director Office Hours: N/A

Course Lecturer(s) Office Location:  Caribbean House, 2nd Floor

Course Director Office Location: N/A

Course Support:   Anna Neckles-Thomas, anecklesthomas@sgu.edu, Ext. 3435  Akima Ventour, aventou2@sgu.edu, Ext. 3402

Course Management tool: To learn to use Sakai, the Course management tool, access the link https://apps.sgu.edu/members.nsf/mycoursesintro.pdf

Course Curriculum Information

Course Description: 

A one semester course developed to provide basic nutrition information. The concepts covered will include the food components, diet planning principles and the role of specific nutrients in the prevention and management of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the US.

Course Objectives: 

  1. Discuss nutrition related health challenges affecting western populations.
  2. Identify the components of food and discuss the impact of excess and deficiencies on health.
  3. Apply diet planning principles in preparing and evaluating eating plans.

Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Recognize the role of nutrition in the leading causes of death in the US.
  • Identify the dietary constituents and appreciate their contribution to health 
  • Assess nutritional status based on 3-day dietary record using Acceptable macronutrient distribution Ranges (AMDR) and diet planning principles.
  • Explain the role of macronutrients and the consequences of deficiencies and excesses. 
  • To discuss the role of nutrients in metabolism and weight management
  • Identify measures for the prevention and management of the chronic noncommunicable diseases
  • To discuss the impact of the micronutrients on health, focusing on antioxidant, Iron and the B vitamins in the prevention and treatment of anemia.
  • Recognize the role of nutrition in reproduction. 

Please see Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) and Session Learning Outcomes (SLO) in the Resources Folder (MWC Program). 

Program Outcomes Met By This Course:

BIOL – PLO1: Apply the scientific process for conducting laboratory and diagnostic experiments, testing hypothesis, interpreting data and communicating results.

BIOL – PLO2: Apply knowledge of the basic structures and fundamental processes of life at the molecular, cellular and organismal levels.

BIOL – PLO3: Apply knowledge of the structure and function of the human body to health issues.

BIOL – PLO6: Demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills.

MWC-PLO1. KNOWLEDGE: Apply knowledge of the biological and physical components of life, and use this knowledge to understand the interrelationships of organisms with each other and their physical environments.

MWC-PLO4. COMMUNICATION & CRITICAL THINKING: Use relevant scientific literature and demonstrate independent, critical thinking while communicating scientific knowledge effectively in different media.

SAS Grading Scale: Grades will be assigned as follows:

A  = 89.5% or better

B+ = 84.5 - 89.4%

B  = 79.5 - 84.4%

C+ = 74.5 - 79.4%

C = 69.5 - 74.4%

D = 64.5 - 69.4%

F = 64.4% or less 

Course Materials:

Text: Understanding Nutrition, 15th Edition.   Authors:   Ellie Whitney & Sharon Rady Rolfes

Supplementary Readings/Resources: https://www.myfitnesspal.com

Course Grading Requirement:

Evaluation will consist of four exams (70% of your grade), case studies (10%), and a two part dietary analysis project (20%). The format for all exams is multiple choice and true or false questions. All exams are non-cumulative. Practice quizzes will be provided, the completion of which can contribute up to 4% in bonus points.  

Course Requirements:

            Assignment......................20%

            Case studies………….…10%

            Exams..............................70% 

            Practice Quizzes………..+4%

Course Schedule: 

See table below:                                             

 

 NUTR 201, Nutrition; Spring 2022

 

 

Week

Dates

Topics

Case Studies

Case Studies Access Dates

Project

1

Jan 18; Jan 20

MODULE 1:  Dietary constituents, Assessment and Requirements The leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the US.

An overview of dietary constituents and their role in Metabolism Nutrition Research

Dietary Reference Intakes

Week1

Open: 18-Jan, 7:30 pm; Close: 24-Jan, 11:55 pm

 

2

Jan 25; Jan 27

Nutrition Assessment

Nutrition Information and Misinformation

Diet Planning Principles and Guidelines

Healthy Eating index

Data collection and Analysis using myfitnesspal

Week 2

Open: 25-Jan, 7:30 pm; Close: 31-Jan, 11:55 pm

Open: Jan 27, 7:30 pm

3

Feb 1; Feb 3

MODULE 2:  The Macronutrients Carbohydrates

Week 3

Open: 1-Feb, 7:30 pm;

Close 7-Feb, 11:55 pm

 

4

Feb 8; Feb 10

Lipids                                                                        

Exam 1: Introduction to Nutrition; Dietary Guidelines & Principles, Carbohydrates

 

None

 

 

5

Feb 15; Feb 17

Lipids cont'd Proteins

Week 5

Open: 15-Feb, 7:30 pm; Close: 21-Feb, 11:55 pm 

 

6

Feb 22; Feb 24

Proteins cont'd

MODULE 3:   The Prevention and Management of Chronic Diseases The B vitamins and Metabolism

Week 6

Open: 22-Feb, 7:30 pm; Close: 28-Feb, 11:55 pm

Part 1 Due: 27Feb, 11:55 pm

7

Mar 1; Mar 3

The B vitamins and Metabolism cont'd

Week 7 -1; Week 7-2

Open: 1-Mar, 7:30 pm; Close: 7-Mar, 11:55 pm

 

8

Mar 10th

MIDTERM EXAMS

 Exam  2: Lipids, Proteins, B Vitamins & Metabolism

None

 

 

9

Mar 15; Mar 17

Antioxidants

None

 

 

10

Mar 22; Mar 24

Body Composition & Weight Management

Week 10 - 1; Week 10 - 2

Open: 22-Mar, 7:30 pm; Close: 28-Mar, 11:55 pm

 

11

Mar 29; Mar 31

Water & Hypertension

Week 11

Open: 29-Mar, 7:30 pm; Close: 4-Apr, 11:55 pm

 

12

Apr 5; Apr 7

 Water & Hypertension

  Exam 3: Antioxidants, Body Composition & Weight Management, Water & Hypertension

None

 

Part 2 Due: 10Apr, 11:55 pm

13

Apr 12; Apr 14

Chronic Diseases: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease & Cancer

Week 13 - 1; Week 13 - 2

Open: 12-Apr, 7:30 pm; Close: 18-Apr, 11:55 pm

 

14

Apr 19; Apr 21

MODULE 4   The Micronutrients and their association with selected Nutritional disorders

Transport system – Anemia

Calcium and vitamin D deficiency (Bone Health)

Week 14

Open: 19-Apr, 7:30 pm; Close: 25-Apr, 11:55 pm

 

15

Apr 26; Apr 28

MODULE 5   Reproduction and Pregnancy Reproduction, Pregnancy & Lactation

Week 15

Open: 26-Apr, 7:30 pm;

Close: 2-May, 11:55 pm

 

16

May 5th

FINAL EXAMS

 Exam 4: Chronic Diseases,  Anemia,  Bone Health,  Reproduction & Pregnancy

None

 

 

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“All matriculated students are expected to attend all assigned academic activities for each course currently registered. Medical excuses will be based on self-reporting by students. Students who feel they are too sick to take an examination or other required activity on a specific day must submit the online SAS medical excuse, which is available on Carenage. Students are only allowed two such excuses a year. Upon consultation with the Director of University Health Service, the third excuse will result in a mandatory medical leave of absence. The policies regarding make-up examinations are at the option of the Course Director” (p.46).

For additional specific examination policies and procedures, refer to the St. George’s University Student Manual (2019/2020), pages 31 through 37.

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“A student with a disability or disabling condition that affects one or more major life activities, who would like to request an accommodation, must submit a completed application form and supporting documentation to the Student Accessibility and Accommodation Services (SAAS) located in the Dean of Students Office. It is highly recommended that students applying for accommodations do so at least one month before classes begin to allow for a more efficient and timely consideration of the request. If a fully completed application is not submitted in a timely fashion, an eligibility determination may not be made, and accommodations, where applicable, may not be granted prior to the commencement of classes and/or examinations” (p. 8).

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