|
|
|
This course presents scientific concepts of nutrition related to the function of
nutrients in basic life processes with emphasis on current health issues; individual
needs; functions and sources of nutrients; scientific method for analysis and
evaluation of nutrition information; dietary guidelines and current nutrition
recommendations; digestion, absorption and metabolism; health, fitness and disease;
nutrition in the life span.
|
|
(54 hours lecture; Degree applicable, CSU, UC)
|
|
Prerequisite:
Eligibility for
ENGL 68 - Preparation for College Writing
|
Course Measurable Objectives:
- Identify functions and sources of nutrients.
- Demonstrate basic understanding of digestion, absorption, and metabolism.
- Apply dietary guidelines and current nutrition recommendations to diet planning.
- Analyze and evaluate nutrition information using the scientific method.
- Relate scientific concepts of nutrition to health, fitness and disease states.
- Demonstrate basic understanding of nutrient needs at various stages in the life span.
- Utilize a computer database to evaluate a personal diet record.
|
Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing NF 25 - Essentials of Nutrition will be able to:
- demonstrate meaningful self-evaluation of their current food choices related to increasing their lifelong personal wellbeing.
- demonstrate mastery of course material by planning a diet that meets or exceeds standards of nutritional adequacy.
|
|
|
Other Nutrition and
Food Courses:
|
|
