HEV 370  NUTRITION  --  This is a University Program Course:  Group II-A       Spring 2005

 

Jack Logomarsino, PhD, RD                                                 e-mail:  Jack.Logomarsino@cmich.edu

Professor of Human Nutrition                                                           

Dept. of Human Environmental Studies                                106-A Wightman Hall     989-774 2004

Office hours:  M 10-12; T 1:00-3:00

Class cancellation information line (for weather-related closings):                    989- 774-7500

 

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: CMU provides individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in educational programs, activities and services.  Students with disabilities requiring accommodations to participate in class activities or meet course requirements should contact me as early as possible.  

 

CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity within its community.

 

 

Required Materials:

1.                    Whitney and Rolfes.  UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION, 10 TH ED.  2005.             Thomson /Wadsworth Publ  Co.    

Suggestion:  buy a text that it is bundled with diet analysis computer software.

            Special ISBN number for bundled edition:  ISBN# 0-534-66169-6. The Diet analysis software is recommended as a purchase.  It can be bundled with the text or sold separately.  To save money, you can instead use the Diet Analysis programs in Woldt, Pearce or Grawn.

 

2.         Logomarsino, JV.  LECTURE OUTLINES FOR HEV 370.  2005.  On THE   INTERNET using Blackboard Internet Communications System.

 

Course Description:     Principles of normal nutrition as related to the health of all age groups.

 

IV            COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

            Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

 

1.      describe the use and importance of the scientific method in nutritional research.

 

2.   describe selected nutritional science research studies as the basis for the study and knowledge of nutrition.

 

3.   define and state the purpose of nutrition surveillance systems.  Briefly describe past/future nutrition monitoring systems.

 

4.   describe and contrast methods for the collection of dietary intake data.

 

5.   describe the nutrient composition of foods in the American food supply and demonstrate the ability to obtain accurate and appropriate data from reliable sources.

 

6.   state and demonstrate accurate methods for determination of food portion size/amounts prior to completion of required assignments.

 

7.   demonstrate ability to utilize the computer for processing data and analysis of food intake in order to evaluate dietary adequacy.

 

8.   state the major functions of each macro/micro nutrient and their interrelationships.

 

9.   identify the best food sources for macro and micro nutrients.

 

10. differentiate nutrient needs for both males and females throughout the life cycle.

 

11. discuss the recognized causal relationships between diet/nutrition and health/disease.

 

12. identify diet and lifestyle changes that can be made to improve personal health and reduce disease risk.

 

13. identify the effects of food preparation, starage, and preservation methods on specific nutrient values.

 

14. define epidemiology and its relationship to human nutrition.

 

15. distinguish between fact and fallacy, valid nutrition information, and misinformation.  Then demonstrate procedures to obtain and maintain valid nutrition reference information.

 

16. identify the roles and responsibilities of the Registered Dietitian (RD), and describe the requirements to become an RD

COURSE PROCEDURES:

 

1.                  Be sure that you are familiar with the use of Blackboard (Bb) and the Internet.  This involves the following:

A.     First, make sure that you know your CMU Global ID and password.  If you need assistance with this, contact the CMU Computer Services Help Desk (989-774-3662).

B.     Become familiar with the use of Blackboard (Bb) Internet tool.

·        The URL for Bb is http://blackboard.cmich.edu ( Note that there is no www included).   

·        A quickstart guide in PDF format for students is available at http://www.oit.cmich.edu/docs/blackboard/StudentQuick.pdf

·          Step-by-step how-to guides for various Blackboard tasks are available at http://www.oit.cmich.edu/it/instr_blackboard.asp. 


GUIDELINES FOR TAKING THE AT-HOME SELF-TESTS ON BLACKBOARD

 

·         NOTE THE ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION DEADLINE DATE FOR AT-HOME SELF-TESTS
EAC HOUR EXEACH HOUR EXAMFRIDAY

  • AT-HOME SELF-TESTS WILL COUNT TOWARD YOUR FINAL COURSE GRADE (50 POINTS)
  • There are 270 total questions: 18 chapters x 15 questions per chapter
  • TO RECEIVE THE FULL 50 POINTS:  Score 216 questions correctly (80% correct) and you will receive the full 50 points
  • CALCULATING YOUR POINT SCORE:  (Total number of correct questions/ 216)  x  50  equals your point score
  • A guideline to progress: A= 12/15 correct (full points); B= 10/15 correct; C= 9/15 correct; D= 8/15 correct E= 7 or fewer correct.
  • There is no time limit for taking at home self-test assignments. 
  • You may use and refer to your textbook and other supplementary materials while you are taking these tests. 
  • You may take these tests in any order and you do not have to take them all at once. 
  • You will be presented with one question at a time.
  • You will not be able to "backtrack" -- you will not be able to return to the questions that you've already answered. 
  • You will not have the opportunity to re-take a test once it is complete.
  • You will receive feedback about your answers to these questions. 
  • Your grade for each test will be automatically included in the Gradebook section  of Blackboard

 

AT-HOME SELF TEST QUESTIONS ASSIGNMENT DEADLINE DATES

 

FIRST HOUR EXAM UNITS

Chapter 1

TUESDAY JANUARY   25

Chapter 2

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 1

Chapter 3

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 1

Chapter 19

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 8

Chapter 4

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 8

SECOND HOUR EXAM UNITS

Chapter 5

TUESDAY  FEBRUARY 22

Chapter 6

TUESDAY  MARCH 1

Chapter 7

TUESDAY MARCH 1

Chapter 8

TUESDAY MARCH 15

Chapter 9

TUESDAY MARCH 15

THIRD HOUR EXAM UNITS

Chapter 10

TUESDAY  MARCH 29

Chapter 11

TUESDAY APRIL 5

Chapter 14

TUESDAY APRIL 5

FOURTH HOUR EXAM UNITS

Chapter 12

TUESDAY APRIL 19

Chapter 13

TUESDAY APRIL 26

Chapter 15

TUESDAY APRIL 26

Chapter 16

SUNDAY MAY 1

Chapter 17

SUNDAY MAY 1

 

         


COURSE OUTLINE/ASSIGNMENTS

           

 

Outline of Session Topics and Activities:

                                                                Topic                                                                                                      Reading

                WEEK 1                 An Overview of Nutrition                                                                   Ch. 1

                -                                              

 

                WEEK 2                 Food Group Plans                                                                                Ch. 2

                -                                               Dietary Goals/Guidelines

              Recommended Dietary Allowances

QUIZ ON DIET ANALYSIS PROJECT:      THURSDAY JANUARY 20

 

                WEEK 3                 Digestive System                                                                                 Ch. 3

                                                                Food Safety                                                                                          Ch. 19

                WEEK 4                 Carbohydrates:  Starches, Sugars, Fiber                                          Ch. 4

 

FIRST HOUR EXAM -  THURSDAY FEB 10   TEXT BOOK  Ch. 1, 2, 3, 4, 19       _______          100 points

               

 

                WEEK 5                 Lipids                                                                                                     Ch. 5

                                                                                                                                                                               

                WEEK 6                 Proteins                                                                                                 Ch. 6

                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                 

                WEEK 7                 Metabolism                                                                                           Ch. 7

                WEEK 8                 Energy Balance and Weight Control

                -                                               Body Weight and Body Composition

                WEEK 9                 Overnutrition, Undernutrition and Eating Disorders                    Ch. 8, 9

 

Diet Analysis Report Due:  THURS.  FEB 24   __________________________   100 points

 

SECOND HOUR EXAM – THURSDAY MAR 17                 TEXT BOOK  Ch. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9   100 points

 

                WEEK 10                                              Water Soluble Vitamins                                                      Ch. 10

                WEEK 11                                              Fat Soluble Vitamins                                                            Ch. 11

                WEEK 12                                              Fitness and Nutrition                                                          Ch. 14

THIRD HOUR EXAM --  THURSDAY  APR 7          TEXT BOOK      Ch.  10, 11, 14                        100 points

 

                WEEK 13                                              Major and Trace Minerals                                                  Ch. 12, 13

WEEK 14                                              Maternal and Infant Nutrition                                            Ch. 15

                WEEK 15                                              Childhood, Adolescence and Aging                                                Ch. 16, 17

                                                                               

 

FOURTH HOUR EXAM -  TUES. MAY 5, 10 a.m. TEXT BOOK  Ch.  12, 13, 15, 16, 17           100 points

 

 

Evaluation Criteria:

EXAMS, ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING: CALENDAR SCHEDULED DATES                                    

1st HOUR EXAM – THURS FEB 10, Ch.1, 2, 3, 19 & 4                                                     100 points

2nd HOUR EXAM – THURS MAR 17 Ch. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9                                                        100 points

3rd HOUR EXAM -  THURS  APR 7, Ch. 10, 11, 14                                                           100 points

4th  HOUR EXAM – THURS MAY 5, 10 a.m.   Ch. 12, 13, 15, 16, 17                                 100 points

Personal Nutrition Analysis Assignment  -- THURSDAY FEB 24                                        100 points

Participation --Minute papers, class contribution and attendance       20 points

At-Home Self Tests                                                                                                           50 points

TOTAL POINTS:                                                                                                                           550                                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                         

                               

               

               

                                                                                                                         

 

Grading Scale:

POINT SCORE

 

517-550

495-516

479-494

462-478

440-461

424-439

407-423

385-406

369-384

352-368

330-351

<330

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

 

PERCENTAGE

 

94 -100%

90 - 94%

87 - 90%

84 - 87%

80 - 84%

77 - 80%

74 - 77%

70 - 74%

67 - 70%

64 - 67%

60 - 64%

    < 60%

 

 

GRADE

 

A

A-

B+

B

B-

C+

C

C-

D+

D

D-

E

 

 

GENERAL ACADEMIC GUIDELINES

 

1.         Participation:

Your participation in HEV 370 is important, and it will count toward your final point score.  You are encouraged to share items of interest with the rest of the class.  Attendance at every class is expected, and periodic attendance records will be taken.  If you miss or are late for a class, you will probably miss valuable introductory announcements, as well as information that will be necessary to your understanding of future lessons.  If you know that you will have to miss a class or an exam for an important reason, please discuss this with me as soon as possible.

 

2.   Extra Points: 

You will have an opportunity to earn at least 20 extra points in our class!  Here is how you  can earn extra points:  Come to every class and be an active participant in discussions in class.  Minute papers will be used to assess your participation throughout the semester.  Minute papers are short thought questions where I’ll ask your reaction to issues that we have discussed in class. 

 

3.         Work Required:

I urge you to be very serious about the attendance and study commitment that you must give in order to do well.  The common guideline for amount of study time required for a particular course is two hours of work for every hour of class.

 

4.         Academic Honesty:

Academic honesty is expected at all times in all tests and reports.  Written or other work that a student submits in a course shall be the product of his/her own efforts.  Plagiarism, cheating, and all other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited.  Students are expected to adhere to the ethical and professional standards associated with their programs and academic courses.  Violations are subject to serious academic penalties.  Copies of the Policy on Academic Integrity may be accessed at www.cmich.edu
 
5.         Disruptive Behavior During Class: 
CMU’s policy will be enforced regarding disputative behavior in class.  See the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Disciplinary Procedures http://www.cmich.edu/policies-procedures/code-student-rights.htm.  It states that “A student shall not obstruct, disrupt or interfere, or attempt to disrupt or interfere with another student’s right to study, learn, participate, or a teacher’s right to teach during a class.  This includes but is not limited to such behaviors as talking at inappropriate times, drawing unwarranted attention to him or herself, engaging in loud or distracting behaviors, or displaying defiance or disrespect to others.”

 

 

6.         Reading: