Cellular Basis of Nutrition
Instructor: Shere Byrd
Office:
790 Berndt Hall
Office Hours: 11-12; MWF; 11-12 Th; others as needed
Email:
byrd_s@fortlewis.edu
Webpage:
http://faculty.fortlewis.edu/byrd_s
Course Description
In this course students will investigate the cellular role of the major vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.
We will also explore the scientific efficacy of natural supplements by examining purported use for the
supplement, and evidence supporting those claims. Students should have a general understanding of basic
chemistry and cellular metabolic processes.
Required Texts
1. Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism. SS Gropper, JL Smith, and JL Groff. 4th Edition.
Thomson Wadsworth Publishing, 2005.
2. Natural Health Bible. Bratman, and Kroll. 2nd Edition. Three Rivers Press, 2000.
Suggested, but Optional Texts:
1. General Physiology text
2. General Biochemistry text
Grading
Exams – Each worth 100 points
Group Presentation – Popular Diets Compared 100 points
Cooperative Learning Groups – Case Study Presentations 100 points
List item expansion – 50 points each
Final grades will be based on a 90%-80%-70%-60%-50% scale, with no curving. 90%+ = A, etc.
 All assignments must be typewritten.
 If you use outside sources for assignments, Web resources are a fine starting point, but should
not replace peer-reviewed, library resources.
 Assignments must be turned in on time for full credit. There will be 5% loss in possible points
per day late. No late assignment will be accepted after the instructor has graded and turned that
assignment back.
 Make-up exams may be given at the discretion of the instructor, if arrangements have been
made PRIOR to the exam date.
Plagiarism As with any course, plagiarism of any written or other assignment will result in a failing (F)
grade. If you are unsure whether you understand what plagiarism is (ie. copying work word-for-word, using
web materials verbatim, looking at someone’s work and writing down their answer – also called cheating)
please come and see me and we can discuss appropriate citation usage.
Disabilities Students with disabilities have equal access and equal opportunity in this course. If you require
reasonable accommodations to fully participate in course activities or meet course requirements, you must
register with Disability Services, 280 Noble Hall, 247-7459. If you qualify for services, bring your letter of
accommodation to me as soon as possible.
Classroom behavior Students are expected to adhere to Fort Lewis College student behavior policies.
Tolerance of individual viewpoints and civil behavior toward fellow students and me is required. Classes
work best if students arrive on time. I respect the fact that everyone has a life outside of the college, but ask
to be informed when your life interferes with your ability to participate in classroom activities, or to fulfill
assignments.
Grievance processes: If you feel that you have not been treated fairly by your peers or by me during this
course, there is a grievance process outlined on the Fort Lewis College website at
http://www.fortlewis.edu/current_students/student_grievance/default.asp#top
Tentative Schedule
Please come to class for updates and possible changes to this schedule.
Exam dates will NOT CHANGE under any circumstances)
ANM = Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism
NHB = Natural Health Bible
Week
Date
Readings
Topics/ Questions
1
8.29
to
9.2
2
9.5
to
9.9
9.12
to
9.16
9.19
to
9.23
ANM -Review Ch1;
Read to discuss Ch2
NHB – List #1 (see attached at
back of syllabus)
ANM – Read to discuss Ch 16;
Phytochemicals p. 123-127
NHB – XV-XVII
ANM – Review Ch 3;
Read to discuss Ch. 4
NHB - p 65-69; List #2
ANM - Read to discuss Ch 5
NHB – p.37, 57-58, 91, 19394;108-09
Case Study #1
ANM – Read to discuss Ch 6
NHB – p. 16-21, 88-93;
List #4
ANM – Read to discuss Ch 7
NHB – p.163,208,310,350,
376
Exam 1 Monday, Oct. 3
ANM – read to discuss Ch 15
NHB – pp 192-96; 251,395,
328, 277, 261, 304, 413, 198
Reserve Readings
Presentations
Class organization; expectations; policies
How does our digestive system do its thing? What
regulates the process? What can happen when things go
wrong?
Nutrition research design and analysis
Herbal supplements - phytochemicals
3
4
5
9.26
to
9.30
6
10.3
to
10.7
7
10.10
to
10.14
10.17
to
10.21
10.24
8
9
10
10.31
to
11.4
Reserve Readings & List #3
Presentations
ANM – Read to discuss Ch 9
NHB -9,40, 55, 97, 43, 122,
436, 23, 67, 69, 91, 438-39,
3,16, 17, 64, 78, 111, 28,116,
51
ANM - Ch 9 (continued)
ANM – Read to discuss Ch 10
NHB – 2, 32, 46, 56, 433-34
Carbs – Sweets – Starch The “sweet and low” on sugars.
Diabetes and other diseases related to carbohydrate
metabolism.
Dietary fiber – what’s with Metamucil? More about your
bowels than you’ll ever want to know……
Fat – Adipose – Lipid – Cellulite – Beer Belly – Love
Handles – Saddlebags - What do we do with it all?
Protein: Not all amino acids are equal
Exam 1 over Chapters 2,4-7, 16
Body Composition and Energy Expenditure
You are what you do or don’t metabolize
Popular diets; pros and cons
Class presentations
NO CLASS ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14
Popular diets; pros and cons
Class presentations
Bring Your Diet Food Buffet – Friday 10/21
Water soluble vitamins – Bs (Have you had your Wheaties
today?) and C (Linus Pauling can’t be all wrong)
Water soluble vitamins (continued)
Fat-soluble vitamins (DEAK) – Great for your eyes, brain,
and blood
11
12
13
14
15
11.7
to
11.11
11.14
11.21
to
11.25
11.28
to
12.2
12.5
to
12.9
ANM - Ch 10 (continued)
Case Study #2
Fat soluble vitamins (continued)
ANM – Read to discuss Ch 11
NHB – 234-37, 136-139, 145147, 351-53, 120-22, 390,
Thanksgiving
Macrominerals (Ca,Cl,Mg,PO4,K,Na, S)
ANM – Ch 11 (continued)
ANM – Read to discuss Ch 13
NHB – 251-53, 262, 33135354-55, 407-09, 463-65
ANM- Ch 13 (continued)
ANM – Read to discuss Ch 14
NHB – 227, 430-431,
Final Exam 9:45-11:45 am
Wednesday, December 14
Macrominerals (continued)
Microminerals – Minute but important
Cr, Cu, Fl, I, Fe, Mn, Mb,Se,Zn
Thanksgiving
Microminerals (continued
Ultratrace minerals – A little bit goes a long way!
As, B, Ni, Si, Vn
Instructions for List “Expansion”
Type a one page analysis of the chosen list item. For list items that are a disease/ailment, the analysis should
include:
1. A description of the symptoms of the particular ailment
2. A description of the underlying etiology (cause(s)) of the disease/ailment
3. How the disease/ailment is linked to nutrition.
For a list item that is a nutritional herb or supplement the analysis should include:
1. The scientifically validated uses of the supplement or herb,
2. The nutritional function/metabolic pathways it is involved in,
3. The active ingredient, if known.
These mini-analyses must be supported by scientifically validated literature. A list of those references must
be included.
Each list analysis is due 1 week following its assignment in class.
List #1
GI ulcers
Nausea
Liver cirrhosis
Kidney stones
Irritable bowel syndrome
Gallstones
Eating disorder
 Bullemia
 Anorexia
Constipation
Colic
List #2
Carnitine
Aloe
CoQ10
Fenugreek
Glucomannan
Gymnema
List #3
Diet for
 Altitude sickness
 Cancer prevention Candida
 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
 Colic
(list #3 continued)
 Cyclic mastalgia
 Interstitial cystitis
 Osteoarthritis
 Kidney stones
 Angina
 Atherosclerosis
 High cholesterol
 Insomnia
List #4
Fish oil
Flaxseed oil
Green tea
GAGs
Magnesium
DHEA
Genistein
Garlic
Red yeast rice
Stanols
B3
Soy
Policosanol
Artichoke leaf