NUTRITION

FALL, 2004

 

FCSC 1140-01  2 credits                      MW 10:00-10:50            SM 104

Text: Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies, Sizer and Whitney         Wadsworth Pub 

Instructor: Dr. Elise Kimble                                   email: elise.kimble@northwestcollege.edu

Office: SM 253, Phone 754–6018                               Office Hours: MW 2-3; TTh 2-3; F 10-11

 

Course Description: This one semester course is a general nutrition course intended for students preparing for careers in health care.  It presents the foundations of nutrition, then applies those foundations to nutritional needs through the life cycle, in chronic disease  and to dietary needs for healthy body weight and to support physical activity.

 

Learning Outcomes:  A student who successfully completes this class is expected to:

  • Demonstrate an understand of the major principles of nutrition. This outcome will be evaluated through exams and analysis of various diets.
  • Demonstrate sound scientific reasoning. Exams and in-class activities will indicate the student's ability to analyze nutritional information using a scientific approach.
  • Be able to organize, analyze and interpret data. Analysis of data concerning diets for nutritional adequacy will demonstrate the ability of the students to meet this outcome.
  • Demonstrate oral and written communication skills. Written communication will be evaluated in essay portions of exams. Some short oral reports in class will also be required.The student should be able to communicate nutritional concepts clearly and accurately and use terms correctly.
  • In addition, the student should be able to acknowledge that multiple points of view exist in class discussions in which students are asked to apply knowledge of fundamentals of nutrition.

Success Tips:

Look over the material before class.

Make sure you can meet the learning goals for each chapter.

Ask questions, either in class or after class.

Use learning styles that help you: matrices, rhymes, pictures, anything to make learning easier.

The learning skills center provides tutoring and help with study skills.

Some people find study groups to be helpful.  You might want to initiate one or seek to join one.

 

Absence Policy:  Students rarely succeed in a class when they miss class frequently.  I will take attendance, but you are not graded on attendance. See policies on missed exams and due dates for assignments below.

 

Missed Exams:

·         A makeup exam will be allowed only for 1) excused absences and 2) serious illness.

·         All college sponsored activities must be excused in advance.

·         If illness or other factors prevent you from taking an exam, you must, before the exam, give me a written note (so I don’t forget and count you unexcused), telephone me at my office (6018), email me or call the science secretary (6410).  Absences not dealt with in the above manner will not be considered excused and may result in a 10 point penalty i.e. 10 points will be deducted from the score you obtain on the makeup exam.

·         Makeup exams may differ in format from the missed exam.

·         There will be two dates for makeup exams:  October 18 for Exams I and II and November 29

for Exams III and IV.

 

Due Dates for Assignments:

Assignments are late if they are not handed in by the end of the day upon which they are due.  Late assignments are assessed a penalty of two points for each day they are late (weekends excluded).  Extensions are granted for excused absences (school activities, significant illness).

 

Academic Integrity:  You are expected to strictly observe NWC rules regarding academic honesty:

·         refrain from cheating on exams

·         properly reference published material

·         submit only work that is your own

·         don’t let others submit your work as their own. 

A grade of zero may be assigned for any violation.  See the Student Handbook Academic Policies for more details.

 

Students with special needs:  Students who qualify for specific accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act should inform the instructor within the first week of class to insure that their needs are met in a timely manner.  It is the student’s responsibility to inform the instructor of his/her needs and to provide the necessary documentation to the Student Success Center before any classroom accommodation can be made.  To contact the Director of the Students Success Center, call 754-6204 or stop by the Center located in the basement of Colter Hall.

 

Grading and Evaluation:  Your grade will be determined by

Four unit exams, each worth 100 points                                       400

Final exam                                            150

Out-of-class assignments                                                           100

                                                                                                650

Grading Scale:

90-100% of all points = A; 80-89 = B; 70-79 = C; 60-69 = D; below 60% = F

Plus and minus grades are given for averages on the borderline; for example, 79% is a C+ and 80% is a B- etc.

 

Final Exam: Wednesday, Dec. 15,  3:00-4:50 PM

 

To contact me: If you have questions, need clarifications of need to tell me something:

·         See me before or after class.

·         Visit me during office hours (SM 253).

·         Call me in my office:  754-6018.

·         Stop by my office during non-office hours and see if I am in.

·         Set up an appointment.

·         Email me at elise.kimble@northwestcollege.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COURSE OUTLINE – NUTRITION – FALL, 2004

 

Chap. 1: Food Choices and Health

Chap 2: Nutrition Tools

Chap 3. The Body

EXAM I:  Chapters 1-3

 

Chap 4: Carbohydrates

Chap 5 Lipids

Chap 6: Proteins

EXAM II:  Chapters 4-6

 

Chap 7: Vitamins

Chap 8: Minerals

EXAM III:  Chapters 7 & 8

 

Chap 9: Energy Balance

Chap 10: Nutrients and Physical Activity

Chap 11: Diet and Health

EXAM IV:  Chapters 9-11

 

Chap 12: Mother and Infant

Chap 13: Child, Teen and Older Adult

Chap 14: Food Safety

 

FINAL EXAM: Wednesday, Dec 15, 3:00-4:50 PM

Chapters 12-15 and cumulative material