School of Health Professions
Department of Nutrition Sciences
COURSE NUMBER and TITLE:
NTR 330 Nutrition and Metabolism
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course introduces how nutrients contribute to physiological
metabolism after ingesting a mixed meal. The course will cover topics
including the biosynthesis of essential vitamins and co-factors and their
whole food sources, the human requirements for energy, amino acids,
minerals, and vitamins. These topics will be discusses in the context of
food ways, including the consumption of low-carbohydrate, Western,
USDA MyPlate.gov, and Mediterranean (low-animal fat) diets.
Additional topics include the fortification of food, current human
nutritional challenges, protective nutritional and detoxifying
mechanisms and their link to complex diseases such as cardiovascular
disease, Type 2 Diabetes, and obesity.
SEMESTER(s) OFFERED:
Summer
LOCATION:
Online
CONTACT HOURS:
39
CREDIT HOURS:
3 hours
COURSEMASTER:
Name: Douglas R. Moellering, PhD
Title: Assistant Professor, UAB Nutrition Sciences
Office: Volker Hall (VH) G046A
Phone: 205.996.2660
Email: dmoellering@uab.edu
VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS:
Faculty office hours are generally Wednesdays 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. or by
appointment; replies to student correspondences for consultations and
course assignments will be within 24-48 hours. Appointments (in person or
virtual format) to discuss course assignments or other issues should be
scheduled at least 24-48 hours in advance of your desired appointment
time.
All Emails for correspondences should be sent to
dmoellering@uab.edu. Weekend correspondences will be responded to by
Monday at 12 noon. Virtual office hours will be accomplished by
collaborative (web conferencing within Canvas), Skype, Email, or phone.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: Online Instruction via Canvas; PowerPoint presentations; Audio/Video
Lectures, Electronic Readings, Group Discussion Boards (chat room),
application exercises, online quizzes & exams, and Multimedia
Presentations.
MINIMAL TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS:
Skills the student will need to have in order to be successful in an online
course include:
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Use a keyboard and mouse
Save, open, and edit various file types
Open, send, and reply to email
Attach/Upload and download files
Click on and open hyperlinks
Navigate the Internet
Navigate the Blackboard Learn course environment
 Download and utilize software and/or plug-ins as
specified by Dr. Moellering
 Use and navigate audio/video peripherals within your
computer or mobile device such as a webcam,
microphone and speakers
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS: Minimal hardware, software, plug-ins, and Internet speed needed for the
course:
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Hardware – Headset*(optional), Microphone *(optional), Speakers,
Webcam *(optional), Computer or Mobile Device
Software –Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office
Plug-ins – Java, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Internet Connection – 1 Mbps Broadband Speed (minimum)
PREREQUISITES:
NTR 222 Nutrition and Health
REQUIRED TEXT:
Smolin, LA, and Grosvenor MB. (2013) Nutrition: Science and Applications,
3rd ed. Camp Hill, PA: Wiley, John & Sons, Inc.
Hardbound: ISBN-13: 978-1-1182-8826-9 ($187.95) or
E-book: ISBN-13: 978-1-1185-4960-5 ($69.50);
https://store.vitalsource.com/show/9781118549605; NOTE electronic
device specific download required for E-book.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
The following scientific publications will be required as part of the course:
1. W. Pogozelski, N. Arpaia, S. Priore. The Metabolic Effects of Lowcarbohydrate Diets and Incorporation into a Biochemistry Course.
Biochemistry and Molecular biology Education 33(2):91-100, 2005
2. L. Cordain, et. al. Origins and evolution of the Western diet: health
implications for the 21st century. Am J Clin Nutr 2005;81:341–54.
3. Helmut Schröder, Protective mechanisms of the Mediterranean diet in
obesity and type 2 diabetes. The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry
18(3):149–160, 2007
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: Please see partial reading list at the end of the syllabus.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
∞ Explain basic macro & micro-nutritional requirements for good health
∞ Describe basic metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids
∞ Compare and contrast low-carbohydrate
Mediterranean diets and health outcomes
vs.
Western
vs.
∞ Integrate nutritional daily intake with energy requirements at rest and
during exercise along with hydration status
∞ Discuss the detoxifying and protective mechanisms supported or
challenged by individual meal choices or snacks and their links to
cardiovascular disease, Type 2 Diabetes, or Obesity
COURSE EVALUATION:
Attendance/Online Discussions
Assignments
Quizzes (7 – 5% each)
Mid-Term Exam
Final Exam
% of Grade
10
15
35
20
20
GRADING SCALE:
Percentage
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
<59
Letter Grade
A
B
C
D
F
LIST OF ASSIGNMENTS:
Week 1: Keep a food & drink record for 3 days during the week and calculate calories
Week 3: Analysis & ranking of food record for glycemic index and glycemic load
Week 6: Micronutrient analysis of food record, noting possible deficiencies and alternative sources
POLICIES:
1. Review of assignments and student participation are expected. Students are responsible for
completing course assignments and for participating on the Canvas course site.
2. Course assignments must be submitted for grading through the course site as directed. All
assignments must be submitted by 11:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST) on the scheduled date
posted in the syllabus to receive full credit earned. Late assignments will not be accepted without
an approved excuse from the instructor.
3. Graded assignments, exams, and other materials will not be returned to the student. Grades
assigned will be posted on the Canvas course site. Students may view completed quizzes in the
faculty office by appointment.
4. Quizzes and examinations will be administered through the course site. Alternate test options are
permitted only with prior approval from the course instructor. Make-up exams are all essay with an
appropriate excused absence and notifying Dr. Moellering before or within 24 hours of missing the
exam.
5. Students are responsible for maintaining current virus scan software. Files should be scanned
before uploaded onto the course site or sent as e-mail attachments. Files containing a virus will be
deleted to protect the integrity of the system. No credit will be given for assignments that cannot
be evaluated due to the presence of a virus.
GENERAL: Cell Phone/Pager Policy: All cell phones or other electronic devices should be turned off or
muted during in class or online discussions.
ATTENDANCE:
The University regards certain absences as excused and in those instances the student is required to
provide a verifiable document and prior notification and approval for known absences or missed
assignments. For the student who misses assignments, presentations, examinations, or other academic
work of a substantive nature by virtue of these examples of excused absences:
 Absences due to jury or military duty provided that official documentation has been provided to Dr.
Moellering in a timely manner in advance.
 Absences of students registered with Disabilities Services for disabilities eligible for "a reasonable
number of disability-related absences" provided students give Dr. Moellering notice of a disabilityrelated absence in advance or as soon as possible AND contact Disability Support Services (below)
to register and discuss accommodations .
 Absences due to participation in university-sponsored activities when the student is representing
the university in an official capacity and as a critical participant, provided that the procedures
below have been followed:
o Before the end of the add/drop period, students must provide their instructor a schedule
of anticipated excused absences in or with a letter explaining the nature of the expected
absences from the director of the unit or department sponsoring the activity.
o If a change in the schedule occurs, students are responsible for providing Dr. Moellering
with advance written notification from the sponsoring unit or department.
A copy of the UAB policy on attendance can be found:
http://catalog.uab.edu/undergraduate/academicstudentresources/progresstowardadegree/#enrollme
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ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT POLICY:
SHP expects students to maintain an acceptable quality of academic performance and to exhibit
appropriate conduct. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner similar to accepted
standards
for
practicing
health
care
professionals.
Academic misconduct may include, but is not necessarily limited to, acts such as plagiarism, cheating,
misrepresentation, fabrication or giving or receiving unauthorized aid in tests, examinations, or other
assigned work, and will be subject to disciplinary action. Any act of dishonesty in academic work
constitutes academic misconduct.
Academic misconduct will result in a grade of zero on the assignment/exam and may result in disciplinary
action. A student who feels he or she has been unfairly disciplined should contact the program director or
department chair to request a review of the disciplinary decision. A more detailed description of the
Grievance Procedures for Violations of Academic Standards is available from the Office of the Assistant
Dean
for
Academic
and
Student
Affairs,
or
at
the
following
website:
http://catalog.uab.edu/undergraduate/academicstudentresources/progresstowardadegree/#conductcomp
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NON-ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT POLICY:
“The University is a community of scholars and learners; therefore, all participants are expected to
maintain conduct which (1) facilitates the institution's pursuit of its educational objectives, (2) exhibits a
regard for the rights of other members of the academic community, and (3) provides safety to property and
persons. Through appropriate due process procedures, disciplinary action will be taken in response to
conduct that violates these principles. A more detailed description of non-academic misconduct can be
found in the UAB student handbook, Direction. It is the student's responsibility to be fully aware of the
policies and procedures described in this document, which may be obtained from the SHRP Office of the
Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs (SHP Building, Room 660)
Several UAB-wide policies apply to students. The following policies or policy summaries are included on the
UAB Policies page of the catalog. Students are expected to comply with the UAB DIRECTION Student
Handbook. Additional information on Non-Academic Conduct can be found at the following website:
http://www.uab.edu/handbook/f-policies-procedures/studentconduct/b-iv-non-acadcode
TURNITIN POLICY:
Plagiarism is academic misconduct that will result in a grade of zero on the plagiarized assignment and may
result in dismissal from the School of Health Professions and the University (see DIRECTION or SHP
Grievance Procedures for Violations of Academic Standards). All papers submitted for this course may be
reviewed using the online plagiarism monitoring software, Turnitin.com. Also, please note that all
documents submitted to Turnitin.com are added to their database of papers that is used to screen future
assignments for plagiarism. Some of your assignments may need to be submitted using Turnitin and
information about the process of submitting work to this system may be found at the following website:
http://www.uab.edu/bblearn/using-turnitin
DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES:
How to Register for DSS Support Services
Contact DSS at (205) 934-4205 (voice) or (205) 934-4248 (TDD), or visit 516 Hill University Center. You must
present documentation of disability to receive DSS services. After DSS receives your completed
documentation, you will meet individually with a member of the staff to discuss your accommodations. It’s
best to register with DSS when you apply to UAB. For more information about Disability Services, please
feel free to contact the office directly or visit their website for more information.
Disability Support Services
9th Ave. Office Building
1701 9th Ave. South
Birmingham, AL 35294-1150
(205) 934-4205 (Voice)
(205) 934-4248 (TDD)
Fax: (205) 934-8170
Email: dss@uab.edu
Students who may need course accommodations should make an appointment with Dr. Moellering to
discuss their needs. Students with disabilities must be registered with Disability Support Services (DSS) and
provide an accommodation request letter before receiving academic adjustments. Appointments or
additional information is available on the UAB website at:
https://www.uab.edu/students/services/disability-support-services
COURSE OUTLINE AND CALENDAR
Week
Week 1
June 23-29
Module 1:
Learning
Units 1-2
Week 2
June 30-
Topic
Overview of Basic Concepts in Nutrition and Metabolism
Cellular and Molecular Aspects of Nutrition - Macronutrients
Comparisons Low-Carbohydrate vs. Western vs. Mediterranean Diet;
Overview Metabolism; Standard Metabolic Rate, Energy Pathways;
Assignment/Quiz
Quiz 1-syllabus;
Food record 3
days with
calculated
calories
Quiz 2
July 6
Module 2:
Learning
Units 3-4
Week 3
July 7-13
Module 3:
Learning
Units 5-6
Acetyl-CoA
Mono-, Di-, Oligo-, Poly-saccharides and functions, RCTs or other
clinical data and 3 Comparison Diets
Carbohydrates & Metabolism
Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load
Week 4
July 14-20
Week 5
July 21-27
Module 4:
Learning
Units 7-9
Week 6
July 28-Aug
3
Module 5:
Learning
Units 10-13
Quiz 4; Analysis &
ranking of food
record for
glycemic index
and glycemic load
Mid-Term Examination
Protein, Lipids & Metabolism
Hydration & Metabolism
Energy, Fuel Utilization-Rest & Exercise
Micronutrients - B vitamins
Quiz 5
Micronutrients - C, E, K, A
Week 7
Aug 4-8
Quiz 3
Micronutrients - minerals
Detoxifying & Protective Mechanisms of nutrition and their link to
Cardiovascular Disease, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, and Obesity
Final Exam
Micronutrient
analysis of food
record, noting
possible
deficiencies and
alternative
sources
Quiz 6
Quiz 7
GRADING RUBRIC
Criteria
Clearly written with
correct grammar
and spelling
Excellent
(5 points)
Satisfactory
(4 points)
Needs
improvement
(3 points)
Unacceptable
(2 points)
Thoughtful
Refers to the course
material and its
concepts
Reflects upon what
interested him/her
about the
community
organization and
subject matter
Reflects upon how
he/she might use
ideas from the
course for
application to this
community setting
Reflects upon
personal selfawareness and
interactions
Partial Reading List:
The following readings will be required for the class. Other readings may be assigned throughout the
semester. The instructor will provide PDF’s or links to assigned readings on Blackboard Learn.
L. E. Spieth, J. D. Harnish, C. M. Lenders, L. B. Baezer, M. A. Pereira, S. Jan Hangen, D. S. Ludwig (2000) A
low-glycemic index diet in the treatment of pediatric obesity, Arch. Pediatr. Adolescent Med. 154,
947–959.
J. M. Bachman (2001) The low-carbohydrate diet in primary care OB/GYN, Prim. Care Update Obstet. Gyn.
8, 12–17.
E. C. Westman, J. Mavropoulos, W. S. Yancy, Jr., J. S. Volek (2003) A review of low-carbohydrate ketogenic
diets, Curr. Atheroscler. Rep. 5, 476–483.
W. S. Yancy, Jr., J. R. Guyton, R. P. Baskst, E. C. Westman (2002) A randomized, controlled trial of a lowcarbohydrate, ketogenic diet vs. a low-fat diet for obesity and hyperlipidemia, Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 72, 343S.
G. D. Foster, H. R. Wyatt, J. O. Hill, B. G. McGuckin, C. Brill, B. S. Mohammed, P. O. Szapary, D. J. Rader, J. S.
Edman, S. Klein (2003) A randomized trial of a low-carbohydrate diet for obesity, N. Engl. J. Med., 358,
2082–2090.