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Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus
Course Prefix/Number/Title:
NUTR 240 Principles of Nutrition
Number of credits:
3 credits
Course Description:
Course content includes the what, why, and how of up-to-date nutrition science.
Pre-/Co-requisites:
none
Course Objectives:
Goal:
The goal of this course is to facilitate student learning and implementation of nutrition science.
Objectives: The student will:
1)
Understand what nutrition is, why we need it, and how to incorporate it into our daily lives.
2)
Understand weight management and energy balance.
3)
Describe how nutrition and fitness are linked.
4)
Discuss consumerism and sustainability; food safety and technology.
5)
Understand nutritional needs and changes throughout the human life cycle.
6)
Discuss hunger issues at home and abroad.
Instructor:
Erin Williams, BSN, RN
Office:
Thatcher Hall Room 207
Office Hours:
by appointment
Phone:
701-228-5444
Email:
erin.beth.williams@dakotacollege.eduLecture Schedule:
M-W-F, 11-11:50am, Thatcher Hall Room 2211
Textbook(s):
Blake, Nutrition and You, 4
th
Ed. (2017)
Course Requirements:
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Students are expected to attend class regularly. You are responsible for information discussed in the
class room which may not be in the textbook. If absent from class, the student is responsible for
obtaining the day’s information from another student.
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Students are expected to have read the assigned materials and come to class prepared for discussion.
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Students are expected to act in a professional manner at all times.
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Students are expected to complete assignments, discussions, etc. on or before the due date. Late
assignments will not be accepted.