FNS 213-01: NUTRITION

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Basic principles of human nutrition with emphasis on the nutrients, factors which affect their utilization in the human body and application of these principles to attaining a positive lifestyle. This course is not intended for nutrition or science majors.
(3 credits)

INSTRUCTOR:

Marian E. Harrison, MS, RD, LDN

313 Stone Building
Phone: 334-5313

Office Hours: MW: 12:00 Noon - 1:45 pm (Rm 303); 3:30 - 4:00 pm

T & R: 8:00 am - 10:45 am; and by appointment.

TEXTS:

• Wardlaw, G.M., Insel, P.M., and Seyler, M.F. Contemporary Nutrition: Issues and Insights, 3rd ed., Mosby-Year Book, Inc. St.Louis, 1997.
• Nutritional Assessment Project and Class Packet for FNS 213 for Non-Majors, Spring 1997.

MW - 2:00 pm to 3:15 am
Bryan Auditorium, Room 160

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
 

1. Describe and identify the structure, functions, food sources,and requirements       of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals and water.
   
   
2. Identify major deficiency signs and symptoms of the six major nutrients. 
   
   
3. Identify nutrient-dense foods and eating pattterns that promote optimal nutrient utilization and health. 
   
   
4. Identify specific factors that may affect proper nutrient utilization during the life cycle. 
   
   
5. Evaluate an individual's average daily nutrient intake, compare it with the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA's) and make appropriate changes if necessary. 
   
   
6. Describe principles that comprise a basic plan for health promotion and disease prevention.
   
   
7. Identify nutrition quackery and utilize appropriate guidelines to evaluate nutrition claims, alternative food choices and therapies. 
   
   
8. Enumerate factors to be considered in developing a personal nutrition and health plan.
   
   
9. Outline behavior changes to consider in improving one's overall diet.

ATTENDANCE:

Regular class attendance is a responsibility and a privilege of a university education. Students should recognise the advantages of regular class attendance, accept it as a personal responsibility, and apprise themselves of the consequences of poor attendance.

EVALUATIONS:

The nutritional assessment project is due at class time on 2/27 and will not be accepted after 5:00 pm that day. A final opportunity to turn in projects will be given after class in Bryon 160 on 3/11, but these projects will be penialized 20 points for lateness. Students must hand their projects to either the instructor or a GTA and must sign a ledger to indicate that the project has been turned in. No excuses will be accepted for late projects. A grade of zero will be assigned to papers received after this time.

FINAL GRADES:

A+ = 490-500

A = 460-489

A- = 450-559

B+ = 440-449

B = 410-439

B- = 400-409

C+ = 390-399

C = 360-389

C- = 350-359

D+ = 340-349

D = 310-339

D- = 300-309

F = 0-299

ACADEMIC HONOR POLICY:

Participants in this course are bound by the UNCG Academic Integrity Policy (see student handbook).

GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTS (GTA's):

GTA=s are available to assist students. A schedule and location for the GTA=s will be announced. GTA=s are to be approached first should questions arise or assistance be needed. The instructor will not meet with a student unless he/she has first met with a GTA.

CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE:

FNS 213-01 will have approximately 300 students in it this semester. Because of the number, certain ground rules need to be laid down to assure that the lecture and class time can be a positive and productive learning experience. As students, you have a right to expect from the instructor:

1) well prepared and presented lessons.

2) classes that start and stop on time.

3) exams graded fairly and returned in a timely manner.

4) adherance to posted office hours.

5) a positive and professional attitude.

6) fair treatment in the resolution of problems and assignment of grades.

As students, you have a right to expect from the GTAs:

1) adherence to posted office hours.

2) questions concerning course content answered to the best of their ability.

3) fair treatment in the resolution of problems.

4) nutrition assessment projects graded fairly and returned in a timely manner.

5) a positive and professional attitude.

As GTAs and instructor, we have the right to expect the following from you, the student.
As a student, you will:

1) come to class on time and not leave until dismissed.

2) be prepared for class by having the materials necessary to take notes or exams and having read the chapters ahead of time.

3) be attentive and not talk during class.

4) not hold up lecture time by approaching the instructor with questions before class.

5) adherence to the posted office hours of the instructor and GTAs or call for an appointment.

6) turn in assignments and take exams as scheduled.

7) maintain a positive and professional attitude.

NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT:

The project packet is available in the bookstore. Please be sure to buy the one for the non major section. Instructions on how to complete the project are included in the packet. Please note these additional guidelines:

1) Due date: 2/27

2) Completed projects - please staple all pages together and sign every page in the upper right hand corner. Do not place project in a report cover!

3) The GTAs will be available during posted office hours to assist with the project.

4) Use of computer programs to generate nutrient composition data is prohibited; you must use the tables indicated in the text and in lecture.

5) Do not wait until the week before the project is due to begin or approach the GTA for help.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

Chapter	Topic	Date
1	What You Eat and Why	1/9
2	Tools for Diet Design	1/14,16
3	Nutritional Advice	1/21,23
4	The Human Body	1/28,30
	Nutrition Assessment Project	2/4
	EXAM I	2/6
5	Carbohydrates	2/11,13
6	Lipids	2/18,20
7	Proteins	2/25,27
	Assessment Project	2/27
11	Athletics & Fitness	3/11,13
Late Acceptance of Projects after Class in 160 Bryan - penalty:20 pts - 3/11
	EXAM II	3/18
10	Weight Control	3/20,25
13	Anorexia Nervosa & Bulimia	3/27,4/1
12	Charting a Course for Change	4/3
14	Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding	4/8
	EXAM III	4/10
15	Infancy through Adolescence	4/17
8	Vitamins	4/22,24
9	Water & Minerals	4/28
	EXAM IV/ Comp Exam	Tues May 6th,   8-11 am

REFERENCES:

• Recommended Dietary Allowances. (10th ed). National Academy of Science. Washington DC.
• Whitney, E. 1990. Nutrition Concepts and Controversies. West Publishing Co., St. Paul, MN.
• Whitney, E.N. 1990. Understanding Nutrition, 5th ed. West Publishing Co., ST. Paul, MN.
• Williams, S.R. 1987. Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle. Times Mirror/Mosby College Publishing, St. Louis, MO.
• Institute of Medicine. National Academy of Science. 1990. Nutrition During Pregnancy.
• Chernoff, R. 1991. Geriatric Nutrition. Aspen Publishers, Inc. Gaithersburg, MD.