Nutrition 210-Cherie Moore
12:30-1:50 MW Spring 2013
Course Description:
Examines nutritional needs throughout the life cycle including the interpretation of the
chemical composition of food as applied to the utilization of nutrients in the body.
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand the basis of the scientific method as it is used in developing hypotheses and theories, then
apply the scientific method-based research, such as in peer-reviewed intervention, epidemiological, lab, and
case studies, to the critical evaluation of nutrition-related literature and media, thus differentiating between
proven scientific based research and myth.
2. Develop a basic understanding of the basic chemical structure of the six classes of nutrients and the
substances therein; their action, interaction, and balance in relation to health and disease; and the process
by which the human body ingests, digests, absorbs, transports, utilizes and excretes food substances.
3. Judge the effect of nutrition and lifestyle factors that contribute to chronic diseases (and leading causes
of death in the United States), then assess one’s own diet for nutritional adequacy, practically apply
lifestyle changes, through food label-reading, food safety practices, and altered dietary choices, which are
personalized for the individual’s nutrient and phytochemical needs based on health status, body weight
differences and goals, sports performance, and differing lifecycle stages.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Understand the basis of the scientific method as it is used in developing hypothese and theories in
the field of nutrition.
Describe the primary tools (DRI’s, Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005, Cultural Pyramids,
MyPyramid-now MyPlate- and Nutrient Density) used to assess nutritional adequacy or quality.
Describe the four research design methods as related to the study of nutrition, thus differentiating
between proven scientific based research and myth.
Develop a basic understanding of nutrients and the process by which the human body ingests,
digests, absorbs, transports, utilizes and excretes food substances.
Describe the basic chemical structure, functions, and metabolism of the six classes of nutrients,
including their action, interaction, and balance in relation to health and disease.
Judge the effect of nutrition and lifestyle factors that contribute to chronic disease.
Identify the consequences of undernutrition during critical periods in the human lifecycle.
Evaluate personal dietary intakes and practices for nutritional adequacy and recommend strategies
for improvements.
Describe the factors influencing energy balance and describe the effectiveness of various weight
loss, gain, and maintenance strategies.
Evaluate the role of nutrients in physical activity and describe techniques to maximize
performance.
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REQUIRED MATERIALS (IMPORTANT- GO TO CLASS FIRST BEFORE BUYING!)
Contemporary Nutrition, a Functional Approach, Wardlaw, McGraw-Hill.
NutriCalc Code, included with Connect Plus
Connect Code, free with new book
Bring calculator each day.
Scantrons for 50 Questions for each exam and a #2 pencil.
Small stapler for assignments and flat 2-pocket folder for diet analysis project.
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EVALUATION METHODS (600 points total)
Exams (1 dropped)
Out of class Activities
In-class Activities
Project
No make-ups-5 total, 50 points each, 200 points
Connect- 120 points- Set due dates (no late)
180 points total-20 points absence allowance.
Personal Assessments (~90 points)-2 pt. late one class day
Classwork (~90 points)-No make-ups
First printouts 10 points and final analysis 90 points= 100 pts.
Extra Credit: 30 points max: DO LearnSmart Modules for 2 pts. Each Chapter if 50% of a
chapter complete!!
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COURSE CONTENT
Chapter Reading from Text and Approximate Assignment / Exam / Project Dates
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Chapter 2 Wardlaw- Diet Design Guidelines PA1 due
Chapter 3 Wardlaw-The Human Body
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Chapter 4 Wardlaw- Carbohydrates PA2 and Connect #1 due
Exam #1- Nutrition: A Key to Health (Part 1-Wardlaw Chapters 1, 2, 3)
Chapter 4 Wardlaw- Carbohydrates (con’t)
1st NutriCalc diet printouts due 2/20! No late papers accepted for any reason.
Chapter 5 Wardlaw- Lipids PA3 due
Chapter 6 Wardlaw- Proteins
Vegetarian Nutrition PA4 due
Chapter 7 Wardlaw-Energy Balance and Weight ControlPA5 due
Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11 Wardlaw- Vitamins, Minerals, and Water
Chapter 9-Water and Minerals
Exam #2- The Energy Nutrients & Energy Balance (Part 2-Wardlaw Ch. 4, 5, 6, 7)
Vit/Min Lecture and Groupwork Connect #2 due
Vitamins, Minerals and Water Continued & Food labels PA6 and PA9 due
Spring Break 4/1-4/5
Vitamin/Mineral Group Presentations (chapters 8-11)
Chapter 12 Wardlaw-Nutrition: Fitness and Sport PA7 due
Exam #3- Vitamins, Minerals, and H2O (Part 3-Wardlaw Ch. 8, 9, 10, 11)
Projects Due for 5 points Extra Credit (if complete with all components)- 4/10
Chapter 13 Wardlaw-Eating Disorders
Chapter 15 Wardlaw- Safety of Food and Water PA8 due
FINAL DIET PROJECTS DUE 4/17-LATE PROJECTS NOT ACCEPTED!
Chapter 14 Wardlaw-Undernutrition Throughout the World Connect # 3 due
Exam #4- Nutrition: Beyond the Nutrients (Part 4-Wardlaw Ch. 12, 13, 14, 15)
Chapter 16 Wardlaw-Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Chapter 17 Wardlaw-Nutrition from Infancy Through Adolescence
Chapter 18 Wardlaw-Nutrition Through Adulthood
Last in-class assignment Connect #4 due
Exam #5- Nutrition: A Focus on the Life Stages (Part 5-Wardlaw Ch. 16, 17, 18)
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Chapter 1 Wardlaw-What You Eat and Why
Special Note- Exact exam & presentation dates will be announced the week prior.
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GRADING POLICY (To calculate your %, divide your score by the total score)
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
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ASSIGNMENT POLICY
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CONTACTING THE INSTRUCTOR
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IMPORTANT COURSE WEBSITES
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CLASS BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES:
89-100%
79-88%
69-78%
59-68%
<59%
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Students may receive an “F” if they do not officially withdraw by the deadline.
It is expected that students attend every class and keep up with the reading. Three absences or
tardies can result in being dropped from the class. EVERY CLASS DAY IS IMPORTANT!
Assignments given and/or completed in class cannot be made up for any excuse.
Students are responsible for getting missed information from other students or mycuesta.
Exams may not be made-up for any reason. One missed exam will be the one drop.
Assignments are due at the beginning of class; only “Personal Assessments” are accepted late
(1 class day late only- for 2 points deducted).
Assignments must be neat and easy for the instructor to read; typing will be required for most.
Grammar and spelling errors may cause point deductions on any assignment.
Papers without names will be recycled; papers torn or messy will be recycled.
Papers requiring staples must be stapled before class by the student’s own stapler.
Papers require college-level work with critical thinking skills.
Most assignments require the student to access mycuesta files.
Students must use both Nutricalc and Connect for this class.
E-mail:
cmoore@cuesta.edu
Office Hours:
M/W 2:00-4:30
Office Location:
Building 4000 (New Children’s Center Building)
Special Note: Please use office hours for questions requiring lengthy answers (not class time).
Use e-mail for short responses from instructor or to inform the instructor of an absence.
Instructor Website: http://academic.cuesta.edu/cmoore/
Exam Objectives:
http://academic.cuesta.edu/cmoore/lobject.htm
Connect:
http://connect.mcgraw-hill.com/class/c_moore_spring_2013_1230_class
(No cost with code that is included w/new book)
Nutricalc:
Included with Connect
Phones, ipods, ipads, computers, and any other electronic devices must be turned off during
class time unless the instructor states otherwise.
Students will be asked to leave if they are using electronic devices without permission.
Bring water only in classroom (no food or other beverages).
Please let the instructor know ahead of time if you will be leaving class early.
Respect fellow classmates; put-downs will not be tolerated.
Students should not remain in the class if they don’t plan to attend; stay focused and
respectful during class.
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STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you have a disability and might need special
accommodations, then please contact Disabled Student Programs and Services in Building
3300 as soon as possible to ensure that you receive the accommodations in a timely manner.
You may also discuss your need for accommodations with me.
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VETERANS: Please contact Karen Andrews, Cuesta College’s VA Certifying Official. The
Veteran Center is in room 6903.
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SLO HOTLINE: 800-549-4499 Suicide prevention and mental health support.
Confidential, free, and available 24 hours every day.
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ACADEMIC DISHONESTY AND/OR SEXUAL HARASSMENT will not be
tolerated. Refer to the college handbook for further details. You must agree to these
guidelines before coming to class. Students caught being academically dishonest may
receive a failing grade on the assignments in question, be dropped from the class, or be
failed in the course (Board Policy R6200). Beyond this, the student may be subject to
disciplinary action as determined by the Vice President of Student Support or the
Executive Dean at North County Campus and South County Centers.
Examples of Academic Dishonesty:
· Copying from another student’s exam
· Giving answers during a test to another student
· Using notes during an exam when prohibited
· Taking a test for someone else
· Submitting another student’s work as your own.
· Knowingly allowing another student to copy/use your computer file(s) as his or her own work
· Completing an assignment for another student
· Plagiarizing or “kidnapping” other people’s thoughts, words, speeches, or artistic works by not
acknowledging them through proper documentation
The syllabus schedule, points, guidelines, types of exams,
etc. are subject to change due to extenuating
circumstances; it is the student’s responsibility to attend
class each class day, read ALL e-mails and announcements
through mycuesta from the instructor, and keep up with
possible changes.
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CLASSWORK- MC Food Guides
CLASSWORK- % Calculation
CLASSWORK-Exchange Lists
CLASSWORK-Carb Categories
CLASSWORK-V/M Pres.
CLASSWORK-Lactation and Child
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Initial Diet Printouts –DUE 2/20
Final Diet Project –DUE 4/17
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Exam #5 (lowest exam dropped)
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Survey and Syllabus Quiz
This one page is due at the beginning of class on the first day for 2 pts. ExCr
Nutrition 210
Cherie Moore
Answer the questions below.
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Why are you in this class and what do you hope to gain from it?
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What nutrition topics interest you the most?
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Name nutrition, science, or chemistry classes you have taken.
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How do you learn best?
Circle True (T) or False (F) for the following questions after reviewing the syllabus:
5. T/F Late credit will be given for all assignments if you have an excusable absence.
6. T/F Late projects may be turned in if your computer breaks or you are sick that day.
7. T/F You need to bring a calculator and a small stapler to class each day.
8. T/F If you are sick on an exam day, it will be dropped as your one-drop allowance.
9. T/F Attendance is not important in this class.
10. T/F Connect assignments must be done on your own, not in class.
11. T/F A percentage of 79% earns a “B” for this course.
12. T/F There are 23 Learning Objectives for exam number 1.
13. T/F The instructor’s office is in the Children's Center building.
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