Course Description
Nutrition is the science of food. This science combines chemistry, biology, medicine and even a bit of psychology into an attempt to understand how the body breaks down food (catabolism), uses food energy to make and repair cells (anabolism) and keep your body running on a daily basis (metabolism). Food science is always changing and evolving, and many of the basic questions about nutrition still remain unanswered. For example: what is the exactly correct proportion of food to eat each day? Why do some people struggle with weight while others don't? What is the best diet for disease prevention, health and athletic performance?
This course will investigate the answers to some of these questions. It will also look at popular trends like protein powders and fad diets. It will explain how your body uses food, and which types of food serve which purpose. It will help you understand why we need to eat a wide variety of foods, especially fruits and vegetables. Nutritional science continues to advance, a few themes emerge over and over again: eating a wide variety of brightly colored fruits and vegetables in a state as close to natural as possible, and eating several small portions of food at regular intervals throughout the day (as opposed to two or three large meals) tends to promote athletic performance, disease prevention, weight management and overall well-being.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Learning Outcomes
- Describe digestion and absorption.
- Summarize carbohydrates, lipids, protein and amino acids and their critical roles in nutrition and diet.
- Summarize metabolism, energy balance, and body weight requirements and needs and their relationship to proper nutrition and health.
- Identify healthy living and how it relates to nutrition and exercise.
- Fat Soluble Vitamins
- Describe and recognize water-soluble vitamins and major minerals.
- Describe eating disorders.
- Describe nutritional needs for different life stages.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
Assessment | Points |
---|---|
Lesson 1 Assignment | 20 points |
Lesson 1 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 2 Assignment | 20 points |
Lesson 2 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 3 Assignment | 20 points |
Lesson 3 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 4 Assignment | 20 points |
Lesson 4 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 5 Assignment | 20 points |
Lesson 5 Exam | 9 points |
Lesson 6 Assignment | 20 points |
Lesson 6 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 7 Assignment | 20 points |
Lesson 7 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 8 Assignment | 20 points |
Lesson 8 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 9 Assignment | 20 points |
Lesson 9 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 10 Assignment | 20 points |
Lesson 10 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 11 Assignment | 20 points |
Lesson 11 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 12 Assignment | 20 points |
Lesson 12 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 13 Assignment | 20 points |
Lesson 13 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 14 Assignment | 20 points |
Lesson 14 Exam | 10 points |
The Final Exam | 36 points |