Introduction to Nutrition

Professor Rima Itani Al-Nimr, MS, RD, LD SPRING 2014

NTRN 201:

Class Details:
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:15 pm 2:30 pm Sears 480 Office Hours You may approach me after class anytime. Other times by appointment only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays.

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The easiest way to reach me is by EMAILING MY CASE ACCOUNT rima.itani@case.edu Office Location: Medical School 1st Floor. Woods Bldg, Room WG 38 Phone Number: 216-368-8820

TEXTBOOK
Required : Contemporary Nutrition, 9th edition by Gordon M. Wardlaw and Anne Smith

Course Description:
The Study of the fundamental concepts of nutrition; emphasis on the nutrients, their functions, food sources, and factors affecting human needs throughout life.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Identify the classes of nutrients, the function and food sources of nutrients, and the unique characteristics of each nutrient. 2. Discuss tools used for planning healthful diets and for assessing nutritional status. 3. Describe the basic principles of energy balance and weight control. 4. Identify the changes in nutrients requirements of specific age groups throughout the lifespan. 5. Discuss current research in important issues such as diet and disease prevention, sports nutrition, eating disorders, and food safety.

Grading
Description 4 Examinations (100 points each) Personal Diet Evaluation (PDE) Class Presentation Media Assignment Total Points 400 200 50 50

Class Participation
Total Available Points

50
750

Final grades will be based on the following scale: A = 90% - 100.0% B = 80% - 89.9% C = 70% - 79.9% D = 60% - 69.9% F = 59% - below
Grades will be posted on Blackboard to help you keep track of your progress. PLEASE contact professor in a timely manner if you have any concerns.

Refer to syllabus for other policies

Contacting instructor Use of technology Attendance Conduct Etc.

Blackboard is used for all course documents:

http://blackboard.case.edu

- Class policies, schedules, syllabus, announcements, assignments, lectures, etc. - Weekly lectures will be uploaded on the Sunday before. - All PDE assignments should be typed and uploaded to blackboard. For the most part, you do not have to print anything out. - NOTE: THERE IS ONLY ONE EXCEPTION AND THAT IS PART 1 (3-DAY FOOD RECORDS) OF THE PDE DUE IN HARDCOPY ON 02/06/14 (part 2 is due the same day and you should submit that on BlackBoard)

A violation of the Universitys Code of Ethics will not be tolerated.

Evidence of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation or obstruction will result in a minimum penalty of receiving a failing grade for the assignment, the potential for failing the entire course, in addition to having the incident reported to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Academic Review Board. The Case Western Reserve University Statement of Ethics can be found in its entirety at: http://studentaffairs.case.edu/office/integrity/policy.h tml

PDE:
Personal Diet Evaluation Project
YOUR SEMESTER-LONG PROJECT

Personal Diet Evaluation (PDE)

GOAL: to study your own diet and encourage you to make positive, healthful changes where necessary.

Do you eat a well balanced diet?

Purpose
Provide students with practical experience in estimation and analysis of dietary requirements. Each student will create a nutritional profile, based on individual data such as height, weight, daily food intake, and activity level. By applying concepts learned in class, students will compare their personal profiles to the current U.S. dietary recommendations, and identify possible areas of improvement relating to diet and health.

YOU WILL USE THE USDA SUPERTRACKER TO TRACK AND ANALYZE ALL YOUR DATA

https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/defaul t.aspx

To get the most out of the project:

Be meticulous and honest. Type your work on the PDE assignment forms present under assignments in BlackBoard Check your math carefully Submit your assignment promptly on the due dates. Keep electronic backup copies of your assignments until final grades are posted. Do not suggest working aheadyou will need things you learn in class to answer the questions

Overview and Submission Dates

1 . Part 1 (3 day food records): Record your intake and activityHard copy of reports due 02/06 in class 2. Part 2 : Food GroupsDue via Blackboard 02/06 by start of class 3. Part 3: Macronutrients and Energy Balance, MacronutrientsDue via Blackboard 03/06 by start of class 4. Part 4: Micronutrients, Fluid, Physical ActivityDue via Blackboard 04/10 by start of class

Review of Steps 1-6

Create Profile (can do this TODAY) Track intake and physical activity on paper daily food log, found under assignments in Blackboard. Wait to start until 01/28/14. Enter food information into Supertracker Analyze food information Enter physical activity into Supertracker Analyze physical activity Print reports

Daily Food Log use this to track your intake for three full days, and then enter the information into SuperTracker to get your 3day food records

At the end of steps 1-6 you should have

3 days of Meal Summary Reports 3 days of Food Group and Calorie Reports 3 days of Nutrient Reports 3 days of Food Details Reports 3 days of Physical Activity Reports They should be printed, stapled and handed in in this order! PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SAVE A COPY FOR YOURSELVES. These are the records you will use to complete the entire PDE over the course of the semester.

WE WILL DISCUSS THE PDE ASSIGNMENT IN MORE DETAIL ON 01/28/14

In Addition to the PDE, you will work in the same groups of 4 5 people to complete two assignments:
1. Media Assignment (50 points): An analysis of a popular website that provides nutrition information. The Website may be accurate, or it may not be. The objective of the assignment is to learn how to tell the difference. This is due via Blackboard on 02/27/14. 2. Diet Presentations (50 points): Group presentations to the class in March and April (due dates on the schedule) that will discuss a special or Fad diet. We will discuss these assignments in detail on 01/23/14. You can find them under assignments in Blackboard.

Exams
Exams are all Multiple Choice. There are four exams, each worth 100 points. No final exam the last day of class is the day of our last exam.
Exam and Date Exam 1 on 02/11/14 Exam 2 on 03/04/14 Exam 3 on 04/01/13 Exam 4 on 04/24/13 Chapters 13 4 7, 12 8&9 10, 11, 13 15

EXTRA CREDIT AND CLASS PARTICIPATION

Throughout the semester, you may be offered chances for extra credit. Please take advantage of these chances early on. NO EXTRA CREDIT WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER LAST DAY OF CLASSES.

If attendance is regular and class participation is noted, then you have a chance for 50 total course points. Take advantage of that as well.

WELCOME TO NTRN 201!