Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

Course : NUTR 240 Principles of Nutrition Credit Hours : 3 credits Course Description: In this introductory nutrition course you will apply the science and application of nutrition, nutrition interventionism of chronic and acute illness, promoting health and wellness throughout the life span, and national nutrition concerns. Prerequisite/Co-Requisite Courses: No prerequisite courses required; lower division credit, open to any student. Course Learning Objectives: After completing this nutrition course, you will be able to: • Interpret what the scientific facts tell us about nutrition and health • Understand why we eat what we eat • Explain the nutrition standards and guidelines • Describe the processes of digestion, absorption, and transport • Describe the major nutrients, vitamins, and minerals and their roles in the body • Understand the concepts of energy balance and weight control • Recognize the relationship between physical fitness, health, and nutrition • Explain the relationship between diet and health • Describe the nutritional needs at various stages of the life cycle • Understand the basic principles of food safety • Recognize the growing problem of hunger in the global economy Instructor Information: • Susan Indvik BSN, RN • Email: susan.e.indvik@dakotacollege.edu • Phone: 701-228-5460 • Office hours by appointment; please contact faculty by phone or e-mail. Lecture Schedule : M-W-F, 11-11:50 am, Thatcher Hall, Room 2211. Required Textbooks: Blake, J. S. (2016). Nutrition and You (4th ed.). Hoboken: Pearson . ISBN- 13: 978-0-13-416754-1 Course Requirements Active participation and class discussion is required. Expectations include reading all assigned chapters and materials, participating in group discussions, and completing all assigned work within the allowed time frame. Course Outline : Refer to course topical outline for course schedule, assignments, exams and a break-down of course grades. Relationship to Campus Theme: The goal of Principles of Nutrition is to introduce nutrition and provide an educational continuum for degree advancement.