This course presents a broad based approach to the study of normal nutrition, incorporating the fundamental scientific principles basic to the science of nutrition. It will also enable students to adopt guidelines to develop their own nutritional lifestyle compatible with the principles of sound nutrition. This course further attempts to provide guidelines for students to find their way through the swirling controversies that surround nutrition in contemporary society. Although a basic understanding of chemistry and physiology is helpful, the course contains background information on these topics so the student can feel more comfortable with chemical and physiological terminology. Lecture, video-tapes, handouts, class participation, and projects are the major methods of instruction.
Habitual tardiness is unacceptable, therefore three tardies equal one absence.
Four unit tests consisting of TF, multiple choice, matching, and short listing. It is an event of major significance to miss a test. Midterm grades will be posted on Friday, March 3, 2000. 12 specified topics done according to guidelines presented. Six of these must be from journals or publications aimed at professionals in the chosen field.