HUN2202 CRN 24350 and 26092- term 201020 (M/W)
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Essentials of Nutrition with Diet Therapy
HUN2202; 3 credits
This course is a WebCT enhanced classroom course. Log into WebCT at
http://webct6.valenciacc.edu
Health Science
A study of general and clinical nutrition. Focuses on nutrients and their digestion, absorption,
metabolism, transport and interactions. Students will learn how to select a meal plan for optimum
health, nutrition throughout the life cycle and current issues and controversies in nutrition. The diet
therapy feature is included for students entering the health-care fields
Ten Week Term February 15th through May 2nd
Meeting day(s):
CRN 24350- 12:30 to 2:35 in EC 6-226
Prerequisite(s):
None
CRN 26092 10:15 to 12:20 in EC 6-226
Instructor Information
Name:
M. Mandry
Email:
WebCT email is preferred, however if an immediate response is needed please email
mmandry1@valenciacc.edu. Include your full name and the course you attend in your email.
Office:
N/A
Office hours:
By appointment, or before or after class
Required Textbooks & Software
Required Text:
Required
Software:
Required Testing:
Understanding Normal and Clinical Nutrition, 8th Edition
| Ellie Whitney ISBN-10: 0-495-55646-7
Sharon Rady Rolfes | Kathryn Pinna
Diet Analysis Plus 9.0 Windows/Macintosh Printed Access Card, 9th Edition Wadsworth
ISBN-10: 0495387886 (Do NOT purchase the CD. Only the Access Card is allowed).
ID is required for exams.
Course Objectives
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List basic required nutrients and their sources in food.
Identify the basic principles of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the food guide pyramid.
Explain the role of the vitamins and minerals.
Analyze a food label.
Explain how energy balance affects weight control.
List the components of a healthy weight loss plan.
Demonstrate how to make sensible food choices.
Explain the importance of all of the macronutrients (carbohydrate, protein, and fat) and identify
problems with getting too much or too little of each.
Recognize the role of vitamins and minerals and understand the safety concerns about vitamin,
mineral, and herbal supplementation.
Describe digestion, absorption and functions of nutrients.
Identify the health risks of eating disorders.
Identify nutrients important to dental health.
Properly screen and assess a person for nutritional problems.
Identify special nutritional needs and challenges at all stages of the life cycle.
Describe the relationship of diet to disease states.
Apply diet principles to the prevention and treatment of diseases.
Assess a diet for proper amounts of vitamins and minerals and macronutrients.
Core Competencies
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The Valencia Student Core Competencies (Think, Value Act, Communicate) are an established
component of the College's curriculum development and review process. This course seeks to
reinforce these competencies. A detailed overview can be found in the current Valencia Catalog, pp.
13-14 or on the Valencia Website http://www.valenciacc.edu/competencies/default.asp.
CLAST Competencies
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CLAST Competencies – Certain CLAST competencies are required in this course.
Policies
Disclaimer: The instructor reserves the right to change the class policies, class schedule of events
deadline dates for assignments, and evaluation process at any time during the semester.
Students are expected to read both Atlas and WebCT email regularly, as well as check the
“announcements” frequently on the WebCT site. You are responsible for any changes and
updates that are announced.
Academic Honesty: All work submitted by students is expected to be the result of the students'
individual thoughts, research, and self-expression. Each student is expected to be in complete
compliance with the college policy on academic honesty as set forth in the college catalog and the
student handbook. Any student cheating on an exam or assignment may receive a zero on the exam
or assignment, and the instructor may withdraw the student from the class with a failing grade.
Expected Student Conduct: Valencia Community College is dedicated not only to the
advancement of knowledge and learning but is concerned with the development of responsible
personal and social conduct. By enrolling at Valencia Community College, a student assumes the
responsibility for becoming familiar with and abiding by the general rules of conduct. The primary
responsibility for managing the classroom environment rests with the faculty. Students who engage
in any prohibited or unlawful acts that result in disruption of a class may be directed by the faculty
to leave the class. Violation of any classroom or Valencia’s rules may lead to disciplinary action up
to and including expulsion from Valencia. Disciplinary action could include being withdrawn from
class, disciplinary warning, probation, suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate and authorized
actions. You will find the Student Code of Conduct in the current Valencia Student Handbook.
Computer/Equipment Use Policy: Use of computers in the Business, IT, and Public Service
classrooms at Valencia Community College is restricted to those activities designated by the
instructor to enhance the class materials. Any other use is strictly forbidden. Inappropriate use
includes, but is not limited to:
 Use of computer to send E-mail or access Internet sites not specifically assigned in class.
 Use of computer for job, internship, homework or other activities not assigned in class.
 Modifying any hardware or software system configuration or setting.
 Activities not in accordance with the Valencia Student Code of Conduct
Use of computers in the departmental open lab is limited to those activities involved with preparing
homework or coursework in this department and is subject to the same restriction as listed above.
Computer use is remotely monitored; any student using computers inappropriately may be subject to
dismissal from class or banishment from the lab. Subsequent offense may be sent to the campus
administration for further disciplinary action.
Students with Disabilities: Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations
must provide a notification from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss
specific needs with the instructor, preferably during the first two weeks of class. The Office for
Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of
disabilities.
Valencia I.D. Cards: Valencia ID cards are required for LRC, Testing Center, and IMC usage. No
other form of ID at those locations will be accepted. Possession and utilization of a Valencia ID is
mandatory in order to obtain these services. If the student has a VID card with a 12-digit number
beginning with 25901 on the back, it will need to be validated (either online or in person).
Attendance/Withdrawal: Regularity in classroom attendance and punctuality is vital to academic
success. Students are expected to attend class regularly and punctually. Students will be granted 3
absences from class. There are NO excused or unexcused absences. All absences count no matter
what the reason. After the third absence, the student will be withdrawn from the course. Arriving
in class late (tardy) or leaving early three times will count as one absence. A student may withdraw
him/her self at any time during the term in Atlas. Students will receive a W if withdrawn by April
9th . After this date, if a student withdraws or is withdrawn by the professor for excessive absences
or other reasons, the professor will assign a grade of WP (withdrawn passing) or WF (withdrawn
failing), based upon the student’s academic achievement in the class as of the last day of
attendance. W and WP will not be counted in the grade point average. WF will be calculated as an
F in the grade point average. Excused absences will be determined by the instructor and granted in
cases of documented extreme emergency.
Communication: Please use WebCT for email. If WebCT is down, use the alternate email address
provided in this syllabus. Announcements will be given in class and/or on WebCT. Students are
expected to read both Atlas and WebCT email regularly, as well as check the “announcements”
frequently on the WebCT site. Students are responsible for any changes and updates that are
announced.
Make-up Exams/Quizzes/Assignments: All tests must be taken on or before dates assigned. No
makeup tests are available without explicit consent of the instructor in case of documented extreme
emergency. If a make-up exam is given after the class period following the exam date, the make-up
will be an essay exam. The final exam must be taken on the date published for final exams. No
make-ups will be allowed for the final. If a make-up exam is granted, it will be taken in the testing
center on the first floor of building 11.
*NOTE: College policy requires students take the final exam at the scheduled examination time.
Failure to do so will result in a failing grade for the course, unless arrangements have been made
with the instructor for a make-up exam in accordance with college policy.
Course Requirements
Quizzes: Quizzes are assigned with every module (10 total). These quizzes will cover material from
the chapters in the book and the module notes designated for each module (except the orientation
quiz). Quizzes will be completed online (webCT) and are worth 20 points each. The quiz will
CLOSE and no longer be available one hour before the start time of class. While taking each quiz,
the student will be allowed unlimited time. Answers may be changed as often as needed UNTIL the
submit button is clicked. Once the quiz has been submitted, all answers will be final. Students will
immediately be notified of their score on the quiz. Answers and grades will be sent to the instructor.
The grade will be added to the online gradebook shortly thereafter. Makeup quizzes will only be
granted in case of documented extreme emergencies.
Module Assignments: With each of the modules, the student must complete an in-class assignment.
Each class assignment is worth 10 points, and is completed in the classroom. These points are
considered the student’s participation grade and are geared toward increasing communication of
nutrition concepts in a group. No make-up assignments are allowed.
Diet Analysis Projects: Each student will complete a two-part nutrition analysis of his/her diet
using Diet Analysis Plus computer software. Each part will be worth 100 points. Directions for both
parts can be obtained on the WebCT course website. Students must use those complete directions, in
addition to those provided in this syllabus. The first part will require the student to keep a food
record for a three-day period. Items will then be entered into the computer software, and analyzed.
The second part will require the student to add or subtract foods in one day of their diet saved from
the computer system to “fix” his/her diet to treat a disease state. No supplements of any kind or
made up foods are allowed in part two. Only liquid supplements (no pills) are allowed to be entered
in part one. Students will find the directions and form to complete for part one and two on the
course WebCT. Five (5) points will be deducted from the student’s grade for EACH DAY LATE.
Both parts of the project will be submitted on WebCT. Reports must be attached in pdf format on
the assignment in WebCT. Emails will not be accepted.
Extra Credit Points: The only bonus opportunity will be during National Nutrition Month
(March). There will be an essay contest worth up to 20 points and nutrition fair booth worth up to
30 points. Extra credit questions are also available on each exam.
Grading:
Points
% Total Grade
A
900-1000 points
5 Exams (100 points each)
500
50%
B
800-899 points
10 Quizzes (20 points each)
200
20%
C
700-799 points
Diet Analysis (100 points each – two parts)
200
20%
D
600-699 points
10 Module Assignments (10 points each)
100
10%
F
<600 points
TOTAL:
1000
100%
Determining your grade: Add up the points you earned (including bonus points). Divide your score by the total points and
multiply by 100. This will give you the percentage for your grade. Use the table to determine your letter grade for the course.
Class Schedule:
Class Date & Content
Monday, February 15th
Orientation & Intro
Module 1 The Basics
Wednesday, February
17th
Module 1 The Basics
Readings BEFORE Class
Orientation Module Readings:
 Welcome and Intro Module on WebCT
 Syllabus
 Diet analysis directions
 Module 1 on WebCT
 Book Chapter 1: An Overview of Nutrition
 Book Chapter 2: Planning a Healthy Diet
 Book Chapter 3: Digestion, Absorption, &
Transport
Module 1 The Basics
 Module 2on WebCT
 Book Chapter 4: The Carbohydrates
 Book Chapter 5: Lipids
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Monday, February 22
Module 2 The
Macronutrients
Wednesday, February 24
Exam 1
Monday, March 1
Module 3 The
Micronutrients
Assignments Due (quizzes close 1
hour before the class start time)
Quiz Module 1 due before class on
WebCT. Quizzes close one hour
before class begins.
Start 3 day diet record
Module 2 the Macronutrients
 Module 2on WebCT
 Book Chapter 4: The Carbohydrates
 Book Chapter 5: Lipids
 Book Chapter 6: Amino Acids
 Review
 Exam 1 covers module 1 and 2 chapter 1-6
Module 3 Readings:
 Module 3 on WebCT
 Book Chapter 10: The Water-soluble
Vitamins B & C
 Book Chapter 11: The Fat Soluble
Quiz Module 2 due before class on
WebCT. Quizzes close one hour
before class begins.
Exam 1 in class
Quiz Module 3 due before class on
WebCT. Quizzes close one hour
before class begins.
Vitamins ADEK
Book Chapter 12: Water and the Major
Minerals
Book Chapter 13: The Trace Minerals
Module 4 Readings:
 Module 4 on WebCT
 Book Chapter 7: Metabolism:
Transformation and Interactions
 Book Chapter 8: Energy Balance and Body
Composition
 Book Chapter 9: Weight Management:
Overweight and Underweight
Spring Break
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Wednesday, March 3
Module 4 Metabolism,
Energy Balance, and
Weight Management
March 8 to 10
Monday, March 15
Module 3 The
Micronutrients
Module 4 Metabolism,
Energy Balance, and
Weight Management
Wednesday, March 17
Exam 2
Monday, March 22
Module 5 Nutrition
Through the Lifecycle
Tuesday, March 23rd
10 am – 2 pm
Wednesday, March 24
Module 6 Nutrition
Assessment and
Intervention
Monday, March 29
Exam 3
Wednesday, March 31
Module 7 Nutrition
Support and Metabolic
Stress
Module 3 / 4Readings:
 Book Chapter 7: Metabolism:
Transformation and Interactions
 Book Chapter 8: Energy Balance and Body
Composition
 Book Chapter 9: Weight Management:
Overweight and Underweight
 Book Chapter 10: The Water-soluble
Vitamins B & C
 Book Chapter 11: The Fat Soluble
Vitamins ADEK
 Book Chapter 12: Water and the Major
Minerals
Book Chapter 13: The Trace Minerals
Review
Exam 2 covers modules 3 & 4 including
chapters 7 -13
Module 5 Readings:
 Module 5 on WebCT
 Book Chapter 14: Pregnancy, and
Lactation
 Book Chapter 15: Infancy, Childhood, and
Adolescence
 Book Chapter 16: Adulthood and the Later
Years
Nutrition Fair West Campus
Module 6 Readings:
 Module 6 on WebCT
 Book Chapter 17: Nutrition Care and
Assessment
 Book Chapter 18: Nutrition Intervention
 Book Chapter 19: Diet, Medications and
Supplements
Review
Exam 3 covers modules 5 & 6 including book
chapters 14-19.
Module 7 Readings:
 Module 7 on WebCT
 Book Chapter 20: Enteral Nutrition
Support
 Book Chapter 21: Parenteral Nutrition
Support
Quiz Module 4 due before class on
WebCT. Quizzes close one hour
before class begins
No class
Diet Analysis Part 1 is DUE on
WebCT before midnight March 15
Exam 2 in class
Quiz Module 5 due before class on
WebCT. Quizzes close one hour
before class begins.
Quiz Module 6 due before class on
WebCT. Quizzes close one hour
before class begins.
Exam 3 in class
Quiz Module 7 due before class on
WebCT. Quizzes close one hour
before class begins.
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Monday, April 5
Module 8 Nutrition and
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Wednesday, April 7
Module 8 Nutrition and
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Book Chapter 22: Nutrition in Metabolic
and Respiratory Distress
Module 8 Readings:
 Module 8 on WebCT
 Book Chapter 23: Nutrition and Disorders
of the Upper GI Tract
Book Chapter 24: Nutrition and Lower
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Quiz Module 8 due before class on
WebCT. Quizzes close one hour
before class begins.
Module 8 Readings:
 Module 8 on WebCT
 Book Chapter 23: Nutrition and Disorders
of the Upper GI Tract
Book Chapter 24: Nutrition and Lower
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Diet Analysis Part 2 is DUE on
WebCT before midnight April 7
Friday, April 9
Monday, April 12
Exam 4
Wednesday, April 14
Module 9 Diseases of the
Liver, Cardiovascular, and
Endocrine Systems
Monday, April 19
Module 9 Diseases of the
Liver, Cardiovascular, and
Endocrine Systems
Wednesday, April 21st
Module 10 Renal Disease,
Cancer and HIV Infection
Deadline to Withdraw for a W grade
is before midnight on ATLAS
Friday March 26th.
Review
Exam 4 covers modules 7 & 8 including
book chapters 20-25
Module 9 Readings:
 Module 9 on WebCT
 Book Chapter 25, Nutrition, Liver Disease
and Gallstones
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Book Chapter 26, Nutrition & Diabetes
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Book Chapter 27: Nutrition and
Cardiovascular Diseases
Module 9 Readings:
 Module 9 on WebCT
 Book Chapter 25, Nutrition, Liver Disease
and Gallstones
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Book Chapter 26, Nutrition & Diabetes
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Book Chapter 27: Nutrition and
Cardiovascular Diseases
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Monday, April 26th
Final Exam Time 10:00
am
East Campus, Building 4
room 122
Exam 4 in class
Quiz Module 9 due before class on
WebCT. Quizzes close one hour
before class begins.
Quiz 10 due before class on WebCT.
Quizzes close one hour before class
begins.
Module 10 on WebCT
Book Chapter 28: Nutrition and Renal
Disease
Book Chapter 29: Nutrition, Cancer and
HIV Infections
Final Exam in class
Review
Exam 5 (final) covers modules 9 & 10
including chapters
Monday, April 26th
Final Exam Time 1:00
pm
East Campus, Building 4
room 122
Review
Exam 5 (final) covers modules 9 & 10
including chapters
Final Exam in class