Nutrition Concepts NTDT 200 Section 12 Fall 2013 Instructor Alisha Rovner PhD E mail arovner udel edu E mail is the best way to reach me Office Hours By appointment Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Savannah Willis slwillis udel edu Credits 3 Credits Meeting Times Tuesday and Thursday 11 00 am 12 15 pm Location Kirkbride Lecture Hall 204 Teaching Methods Lecture and Discussion In class activities Diet Analysis Project Required Items Whitney E and Rolph S Understanding Nutrition Belmont CA Cengage Publishing 13th ed ISBN 9781285152776 Diet Analysis Plus 10 0 Access Card Cengage Publishing ISBN 9780538495080 i clicker personal response system MUST REGISTER IT IN SAKAI Optional Item Study Guide for Understanding Nutrition Wadsworth Publishing Co 1 NTDT 200 Nutrition Concepts Course Description Function and sources of nutrients dietary adequacy energy balance and metabolism with emphasis on health promotion Includes weight control evaluation of popular diets vegetarianism eating disorders alcohol and other current issues and topics in nutrition Course Objectives Upon completion of this course the student will be able to 1 Identify basic roles of most nutrients in the body and recognize the interrelationships of the functioning nutrients 2 Identify results of deficit and or excess of nutrients 3 Be able to assess nutritional adequacy of a diet using computer calculations of food intake food guides and the Dietary Reference Intakes DRI s 4 Recognize that there are many different ways to achieve an adequate diet 5 Identify food sources of nutrients and identify whether a diet meets nutrient recommendations 6 Become concerned about nutrition as it is related to self 7 Appreciate that peoples food habits are frequently influenced by factors other than nutrition information 8 Identify and interpret the components of a food label Course Requirements Item Points 2 of 3 exams 100 points each 200 Lowest exam grade will be dropped If you miss an exam it will count as your dropped exam NO MAKE UP exams will be given without valid written medical or emergency reason 3 Assignments and 2 Quizzes 10 points each 50 Computer Diet Analysis Assignment 100 Final exam REQUIRED 150 There may be extra credit opportunities in class throughout the semester Total points 500 2 Grading based on percentage of total points A 93 100 B 87 89 9 C 77 79 9 D 67 69 9 A 90 92 9 B 83 86 9 C 73 76 9 D 63 66 B 80 82 9 C 70 72 9 D 60 62 9 F Below 60 Exams 1 Exams will generally be multiple choice in format and consist of 50 questions the final exam will be more Questions will come from material covered in class and assigned readings Exams do not circulate but students are welcome to review exams by appointment 2 No programmable calculators or cell phones are permitted during exams 3 No make up exams If an exam is missed it will count as the lowest exam grade unless there is valid written medical or emergency reason 4 A study guide for each exam and the final will be posted on Sakai 5 Practice questions will be available in Sakai The textbook website also has practice questions 6 See Dr Rovner or the TA for help with any material Attendance In Class Activities Quizzes 1 Many classes will include in class activities to promote application and learning These principles may be tested on exams 2 PowerPoint slides provide a lecture outline only Take complete notes Notes are posted in Sakai under Resources Print and bring to class for aid in note taking 3 Some in class activities may be collected for extra credit There will be several opprotunites for extra credit through out the semester 4 Quizzes will be open book 5 Please do not use cell phone to text during class as it distracts other students Course Communication 1 Check Sakai and University e mail regularly for course communication 2 Check Sakai and email in the event of snow or icy conditions 3 Assignments 1 All assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date due 2 Ten percent per day will be deducted for late work 3 Instructions for Computer Diet Analysis Project are posted on Sakai under Resources and then under Diet Analysis Project 4 See the graduate teaching assistant or instructor for help with projects 5 Undergraduate teaching assistants can answer questions about assignments i clickers i clickers will be used to promote learning in this class Register your clicker using the link in Sakai Bring your clicker to every class every day to obtain full credit for the activities that use them For more info about clickers visit http ats udel edu clickers faq php Students with Disabilities The University of Delaware is committed to diversity and welcomes students with disabilities If you have a disability related need for a modification or reasonable accommodation in this course please contact the Office of Disability Support Services located at 325 Academy St Suite 161 Perkins Student Center email dssoffice udel edu or call 302 831 4643 Code of Student Conduct For Academic Honesty Policy Information see on line Official Student Handbookhttp www udel edu stuguide 12 13 code html Do not hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns I am always available to help students succeed in this course 4 NTDT 200 Tentative Topic Schedule Date Topic Tues Aug 27th Course Introduction Overview Foundations of Nutrition Readings Chapter 1 Thurs Aug 29th Foundations of Nutrition con t Evaluating Nutrition Information Chapter 1 Highlight 1 Tues Sept 3rd Planning a Healthy Diet Chapter 2 Thurs Sept 5th No class Rosh Hashanah Tues Sept 10th Assignment 1 Due Worksheet 1 1 Influences on Food Choices Planning a Healthy Diet con t Chapter 2 Vegetarian Diets Highlight 2 Thurs Sept 12th Group Activity Exploration of ChooseMyPlate gov website Tues Sept 17th Digestion Common Digestive Problems Thurs Sept 19th Quiz 1 Chapters 1 3 open note no computers or cell phones Carbohydrates Chapter 4 Tues Sept 24th Carbohydrates Sugar Alternatives Thurs Sept 26th Assignment 2 Due Food Label Module on line Exam Review Tues Oct 1st Exam 1 Covers Chapters 1 4 Thurs Oct 3rd Discuss Diet Analysis Project Lipids Chapter 3 Highlight 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Highlight 5 Tues Oct 8th Lipids con t Chapter 5 Thurs Oct 10th Protein Chapter 6 5 Tues Oct 15th Metabolism Alcohol Metabolism Chapter 7 Highlight 7 Thur Oct 17th Energy Balance and Body Composition Chapter 8 Tues Oct 22nd Quiz 2 Chapters 5 8 open note no computers or cell phones Eating Disorders and Body Image Highlight 8 Thurs Oct 24th Review session Exam
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