Course title: / Essentials of Nutrition with Diet Therapy
Course number & Credits: / HUN2202; 3 credits
WebCT Url: / This course is a WebCT enhanced classroom course. Log into WebCT at
Course discipline: / Health Science
Course description: / A study of general and clinical nutrition. Focuses on nutrients and their digestion, absorption, metabolism, transport and interactions. Students will learn how to select a meal plan for optimum health, nutrition throughout the life cycle and current issues and controversies in nutrition. The diet therapy feature is included for students entering the health-care fields
Course dates: / Ten Week Term February 15th through May 2nd
Meeting day(s): / CRN 24350- 12:30 to 2:35 in EC 6-226 / CRN 26092 10:15 to 12:20 in EC 6-226
Prerequisite(s): / None
Instructor Information
Name: / M. Mandry
Email: / WebCT email is preferred, however if an immediate response is needed please email . Include your full name and the course you attend in your email.
Office: /
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Office hours: / By appointment, or before or after classRequired Textbooks & Software
Required Text: / Understanding Normal and Clinical Nutrition, 8th Edition Sharon Rady Rolfes | Kathryn Pinna | Ellie Whitney ISBN-10: 0-495-55646-7
Required Software: / Diet Analysis Plus 9.0 Windows/Macintosh Printed Access Card, 9th Edition Wadsworth
ISBN-10: 0495387886 (Do NOT purchase the CD. Only the Access Card is allowed).
Required Testing: / ID is required for exams.
Course Objectives
: / List basic required nutrients and their sources in food.
Identify the basic principles of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the food guide pyramid.
Explain the role of the vitamins and minerals.
Analyze a food label.
Explain how energy balance affects weight control.
List the components of a healthy weight loss plan.
Demonstrate how to make sensible food choices.
Explain the importance of all of the macronutrients (carbohydrate, protein, and fat) and identify problems with getting too much or too little of each.
Recognize the role of vitamins and minerals and understand the safety concerns about vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplementation.
Describe digestion, absorption and functions of nutrients.
Identify the health risks of eating disorders.
Identify nutrients important to dental health.
Properly screen and assess a person for nutritional problems.
Identify special nutritional needs and challenges at all stages of the life cycle.
Describe the relationship of diet to disease states.
Apply diet principles to the prevention and treatment of diseases.
Assess a diet for proper amounts of vitamins and minerals and macronutrients.
Core Competencies
: / The Valencia Student Core Competencies (Think, Value Act, Communicate) are an established component of the College's curriculum development and review process. This course seeks to reinforce these competencies. A detailed overview can be found in the current Valencia Catalog, pp. 13-14 or on the Valencia Website
CLAST Competencies
: / CLAST Competencies – Certain CLAST competencies are required in this course.
Policies
Disclaimer: The instructor reserves the right to change the class policies, class schedule of events deadline dates for assignments, and evaluation process at any time during the semester.
Students are expected to read both Atlas and WebCT email regularly, as well as check the “announcements” frequently on the WebCT site. You are responsible for any changes and updates that are announced.
Academic Honesty: All work submitted by students is expected to be the result of the students' individual thoughts, research, and self-expression. Each student is expected to be in complete compliance with the college policy on academic honesty as set forth in the college catalog and the student handbook. Any student cheating on an exam or assignment may receive a zero on the exam or assignment, and the instructor may withdraw the student from the class with a failing grade.
Expected Student Conduct: Valencia Community College is dedicated not only to the advancement of knowledge and learning but is concerned with the development of responsible personal and social conduct. By enrolling at Valencia Community College, a student assumes the responsibility for becoming familiar with and abiding by the general rules of conduct. The primary responsibility for managing the classroom environment rests with the faculty. Students who engage in any prohibited or unlawful acts that result in disruption of a class may be directed by the faculty to leave the class. Violation of any classroom or Valencia’s rules may lead to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from Valencia. Disciplinary action could include being withdrawn from class, disciplinary warning, probation, suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate and authorized actions. You will find the Student Code of Conduct in the current Valencia Student Handbook.
Computer/Equipment Use Policy: Use of computers in the Business, IT, and Public Service classrooms at Valencia Community College is restricted to those activities designated by the instructor to enhance the class materials. Any other use is strictly forbidden. Inappropriate use includes, but is not limited to:
Use of computer to send E-mail or access Internet sites not specifically assigned in class.
Use of computer for job, internship, homework or other activities not assigned in class.
Modifying any hardware or software system configuration or setting.
Activities not in accordance with the Valencia Student Code of Conduct
Use of computers in the departmental open lab is limited to those activities involved with preparing homework or coursework in this department and is subject to the same restriction as listed above.
Computer use is remotely monitored; any student using computers inappropriately may be subject to dismissal from class or banishment from the lab. Subsequent offense may be sent to the campus administration for further disciplinary action.
Students with Disabilities: Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a notification from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the instructor, preferably during the first two weeks of class. The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities.
Valencia I.D. Cards: Valencia ID cards are required for LRC, Testing Center, and IMC usage. No other form of ID at those locations will be accepted. Possession and utilization of a Valencia ID is mandatory in order to obtain these services. If the student has a VID card with a 12-digit number beginning with 25901 on the back, it will need to be validated (either online or in person).
Attendance/Withdrawal: Regularity in classroom attendance and punctuality is vital to academic success. Students are expected to attend class regularly and punctually. Students will be granted 3 absences from class. There are NO excused or unexcused absences. All absences count no matter what the reason. After the third absence, the student will be withdrawn from the course. Arriving in class late (tardy) or leaving early three times will count as one absence. A student may withdraw him/her self at any time during the term in Atlas. Students will receive a W if withdrawn by April 9th. After this date, if a student withdraws or is withdrawn by the professor for excessive absences or other reasons, the professor will assign a grade of WP (withdrawn passing) or WF (withdrawn failing), based upon the student’s academic achievement in the class as of the last day of attendance. W and WP will not be counted in the grade point average. WF will be calculated as an F in the grade point average. Excused absences will be determined by the instructor and granted in cases of documented extreme emergency.
Communication: Please use WebCT for email. If WebCT is down, use the alternate email address provided in this syllabus. Announcements will be given in class and/or on WebCT. Students are expected to read both Atlas and WebCT email regularly, as well as check the “announcements” frequently on the WebCT site. Students are responsible for any changes and updates that are announced.
Make-up Exams/Quizzes/Assignments: All tests must be taken on or before dates assigned. No makeup tests are available without explicit consent of the instructor in case of documented extreme emergency. If a make-up exam is given after the class period following the exam date, the make-up will be an essay exam. The final exam must be taken on the date published for final exams. No make-ups will be allowed for the final. If a make-up exam is granted, it will be taken in the testing center on the first floor of building 11.
*NOTE: College policy requires students take the final exam at the scheduled examination time. Failure to do so will result in a failing grade for the course, unless arrangements have been made with the instructor for a make-up exam in accordance with college policy.
Course Requirements
Quizzes: Quizzes are assigned with every module (10 total). These quizzes will cover material from the chapters in the book and the module notes designated for each module (except the orientation quiz). Quizzes will be completed online (webCT) and are worth 20 points each. The quiz will CLOSE and no longer be available one hour before the start time of class. While taking each quiz, the student will be allowed unlimited time. Answers may be changed as often as needed UNTIL the submit button is clicked. Once the quiz has been submitted, all answers will be final. Students will immediately be notified of their score on the quiz. Answers and grades will be sent to the instructor. The grade will be added to the online gradebook shortly thereafter. Makeup quizzes will only be granted in case of documented extreme emergencies.
Module Assignments: With each of the modules, the student must complete an in-class assignment. Each class assignment is worth 10 points, and is completed in the classroom. These points are considered the student’s participation grade and are geared toward increasing communication of nutrition concepts in a group. No make-up assignments are allowed.
Diet Analysis Projects: Each student will complete a two-part nutrition analysis of his/her diet using Diet Analysis Plus computer software. Each part will be worth 100 points. Directions for both parts can be obtained on the WebCT course website. Students must use those complete directions, in addition to those provided in this syllabus. The first part will require the student to keep a food record for a three-day period. Items will then be entered into the computer software, and analyzed. The second part will require the student to add or subtract foods in one day of their diet saved from the computer system to “fix” his/her diet to treat a disease state. No supplements of any kind or made up foods are allowed in part two. Only liquid supplements (no pills) are allowed to be entered in part one. Students will find the directions and form to complete for part one and two on the course WebCT. Five (5) points will be deducted from the student’s grade for EACH DAY LATE. Both parts of the project will be submitted on WebCT. Reports must be attached in pdf format on the assignment in WebCT. Emails will not be accepted.
Extra Credit Points: The only bonus opportunity will be during National Nutrition Month (March). There will be an essay contest worth up to 20 points and nutrition fair booth worth up to 30 points. Extra credit questions are also available on each exam.
A / 900-1000 points
B / 800-899 points
C / 700-799 points
D / 600-699 points
F / <600 points
Points / % Total Grade
5 Exams (100 points each) / 500 / 50%
10 Quizzes (20 points each) / 200 / 20%
Diet Analysis (100 points each – two parts) / 200 / 20%
10 Module Assignments (10 points each) / 100 / 10%
TOTAL: / 1000 / 100%
Grading:
Determining your grade: Add up the points you earned (including bonus points). Divide your score by the total points and multiply by 100. This will give you the percentage for your grade. Use the table to determine your letter grade for the course.
Class Schedule:
Class Date & Content / Readings BEFORE Class / Assignments Due (quizzes close 1 hour before the class start time)Monday, February 15th
Orientation & Intro
Module 1 The Basics / Orientation Module Readings:
Welcome and Intro Module on WebCT
Syllabus
Diet analysis directions
Module 1 on WebCT
Book Chapter 1: An Overview of Nutrition
Book Chapter 2: Planning a Healthy Diet
Book Chapter 3: Digestion, Absorption, & Transport
Wednesday, February 17th
Module 1 The Basics / Module 1 The Basics
Module 2on WebCT
Book Chapter 4: The Carbohydrates
Book Chapter 5: Lipids / Quiz Module 1 due before class on WebCT. Quizzes close one hour before class begins.
- Start 3 day diet record
Monday, February 22
Module 2 The Macronutrients / Module 2 the Macronutrients
Module 2on WebCT
Book Chapter 4: The Carbohydrates
Book Chapter 5: Lipids
Book Chapter 6: Amino Acids / Quiz Module 2 due before class on WebCT. Quizzes close one hour before class begins.
Wednesday, February 24
Exam 1 / Review
Exam 1 covers module 1 and 2 chapter 1-6 / Exam 1 in class
Monday,March 1
Module 3 The Micronutrients / Module 3 Readings:
Module 3 on WebCT
Book Chapter 10: The Water-soluble Vitamins B & C
Book Chapter 11: The Fat Soluble Vitamins ADEK
Book Chapter 12: Water and the Major Minerals
Book Chapter 13: The Trace Minerals / Quiz Module 3 due before class on WebCT. Quizzes close one hour before class begins.
Wednesday, March3
Module 4 Metabolism, Energy Balance, and
Weight Management / Module 4 Readings:
Module 4 on WebCT
Book Chapter 7: Metabolism: Transformation and Interactions
Book Chapter 8: Energy Balance and Body Composition
Book Chapter 9: Weight Management: Overweight and Underweight / Quiz Module 4 due before class on WebCT. Quizzes close one hour before class begins
March 8 to 10 / Spring Break / No class
Monday, March15
Module 3 The Micronutrients
Module 4 Metabolism, Energy Balance, and
Weight Management / Module 3 / 4Readings:
Book Chapter 7: Metabolism: Transformation and Interactions
Book Chapter 8: Energy Balance and Body Composition
Book Chapter 9: Weight Management: Overweight and Underweight
Book Chapter 10: The Water-soluble Vitamins B & C
Book Chapter 11: The Fat Soluble Vitamins ADEK
Book Chapter 12: Water and the Major Minerals
Book Chapter 13: The Trace Minerals / Diet Analysis Part 1 is DUE on WebCT before midnight March 15
Wednesday, March 17
Exam 2 / Review
Exam 2 covers modules 3 & 4 including chapters 7 -13 / Exam 2 in class
Monday, March 22
Module 5 Nutrition Through the Lifecycle
Tuesday, March 23rd
10 am – 2 pm / Module 5 Readings:
Module 5 on WebCT
Book Chapter 14: Pregnancy, and Lactation
Book Chapter 15: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence
Book Chapter 16: Adulthood and the Later Years
Nutrition Fair West Campus / Quiz Module 5 due before class on WebCT. Quizzes close one hour before class begins.
Wednesday, March 24
Module 6 Nutrition Assessment and Intervention / Module 6 Readings:
Module 6 on WebCT
Book Chapter 17: Nutrition Care and Assessment
Book Chapter 18: Nutrition Intervention
Book Chapter 19: Diet, Medications and Supplements / Quiz Module 6 due before class on WebCT. Quizzes close one hour before class begins.
Monday, March 29
Exam 3 / Review
Exam 3 covers modules 5 & 6 including book chapters 14-19. / Exam 3 in class
Wednesday, March 31
Module 7 Nutrition Support and Metabolic Stress / Module 7 Readings:
Module 7 on WebCT
Book Chapter 20: Enteral Nutrition Support
Book Chapter 21: Parenteral Nutrition Support
Book Chapter 22: Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Distress / Quiz Module 7 due before class on WebCT. Quizzes close one hour before class begins.
Monday, April 5
Module 8 Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Disorders / Module 8 Readings:
Module 8 on WebCT
Book Chapter 23: Nutrition and Disorders of the Upper GI Tract
Book Chapter 24: Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders / Quiz Module 8 due before class on WebCT. Quizzes close one hour before class begins.
Wednesday, April 7
Module 8 Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Disorders / Module 8 Readings:
Module 8 on WebCT
Book Chapter 23: Nutrition and Disorders of the Upper GI Tract
Book Chapter 24: Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders / Diet Analysis Part 2 is DUE on WebCT before midnight April 7
Friday, April 9 / Deadline to Withdraw for a W grade is before midnight on ATLAS Friday March 26th.
Monday, April 12
Exam 4 / Review
Exam 4 covers modules 7 & 8 including book chapters 20-25 / Exam 4 in class
Wednesday, April 14
Module 9 Diseases of the Liver, Cardiovascular, and Endocrine Systems / Module 9 Readings:
Module 9 on WebCT
Book Chapter 25, Nutrition, Liver Disease and Gallstones
Book Chapter 26, Nutrition & Diabetes
Book Chapter 27: Nutrition and Cardiovascular Diseases / Quiz Module 9due before class on WebCT. Quizzes close one hour before class begins.
Monday, April 19
Module 9 Diseases of the Liver, Cardiovascular, and Endocrine Systems / Module 9 Readings:
Module 9 on WebCT
Book Chapter 25, Nutrition, Liver Disease and Gallstones
Book Chapter 26, Nutrition & Diabetes
Book Chapter 27: Nutrition and Cardiovascular Diseases / Quiz 10 due before class on WebCT. Quizzes close one hour before class begins.
Wednesday, April 21st
Module 10 Renal Disease, Cancer and HIV Infection / Module 10 on WebCT
Book Chapter 28: Nutrition and Renal Disease
Book Chapter 29: Nutrition, Cancer and HIV Infections
Monday, April 26th
Final Exam Time 10:00 am
East Campus, Building 4 room 122 / Review
Exam 5 (final) covers modules 9 & 10 including chapters / Final Exam in class
Monday, April 26th
Final Exam Time 1:00 pm
East Campus, Building 4 room 122 / Review
Exam 5 (final) covers modules 9 & 10 including chapters / Final Exam in class