Fall 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: HECO-1322 (Section: 72, CRN: 92241) Nutrition and Diet Therapy |
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Instructor | Amber Woodard | ||||||||
woodardal@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6341 | ||||||||
Office | Educational I - Room: 133 | ||||||||
Office Hours | Tuesday & Thursday (9:30 am - 11:00 am); also e-mail/text any other time. | ||||||||
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Description | Study of the chemical, physical, and sensory properties of food; nutritional quality; and food use and diet applications. (Cross-listed as BIOL 1322) | ||||||||
Required Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
There are 2 required items for this course: 1) The required textbook is: Nutrition & Diet Therapy, by DeBruyne, Pinna, & Whitney 10th ed. Published by Cengage. The ISBN for the textbook is 978-0357-03986-1. 2) The required access code to Pearson's "Mastering Nutrition" to accompany the book Nutrition & You, 6 th ed by Blake. (Note, this is NOT the Cengage access code for the DeBruyne book described above.) |
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Corequisites/Prerequisites | Basic skills competency in reading and math required. | ||||||||
Learning Outcomes |
Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Apply nutritional knowledge to analyze personal dietary intakes, to plan nutritious meals using nationally established criteria to meet recommended goals, and to evaluate food labels and the validity of nutritional claims. 2. Trace the pathways and processes that occur in the body to handle nutrients and alcohol through consumption, digestion, absorption, transport, metabolism, storage and waste excretion. 3. Discuss functions, sources, deficiencies, and toxicities of macro-and micronutrients, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, water, vitamins, and minerals. 4. Apply the concept of energy balance and its influences at the physical, emotional, societal, and cellular level to evaluate advantages and disadvantages of various methods used to correct energy imbalances. 5. Utilize concepts of aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, and knowledge about macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, ergogenics, and supplements and relate them to fitness and health. 6.Describe health and disease issues related to nutrition throughout the life cycle, including food safety, corrective dietary modifications, and the influence of specific nutrients on diseases. |
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Core Objectives |
Critical Thinking Skills - Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. Creatively identifies problem, argument, or issue (to determine extent of information needed); differentiates the facts from opinions as relates to situation; constructs possible solutions or prediction or consequences; uses logical, sound reasoning to justify conclusion. Communication Skills - Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication. Expresses a strong thesis; organizes information with effective transitions & sequencing of ideas; uses substantial, logical & specific development of ideas; details are relevant, original, credible and correctly documented when appropriate to show an effective development and interpretation of ideas; and presents ideas in appropriate mode of expression for the task. Empirical and Quantitative Skills - Applies the manipulation and/or analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions. Identifies mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task; uses mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task; analyzes how to use the principles; and applies problem-solving skills in mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task with correct informed conclusions. Teamwork Skills - Shows the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal. Helps the team move forward by discussing merits of alternative ideas; Treats team members respectfully; uses positive facial, vocal or written tone, or language to convey a positive attitude; Motivates teammates by expressing confidence about the importance of the task; Provides assistance/encouragement to team members; Completes all assigned tasks by deadline; Addresses conflict constructively; or helps the group avoid conflict completely. |
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Lecture Topics Outline |
The following is a list of lecture topics. Chapter 1: Overview of Nutrition and Health Chapter 3: Carbohydrates Chapter 4: Lipids
Chapter 5: Proteins Chapter 6: Metabolism, Energy Balance, Body Composition, Eating Disorders Chapter 7: Weight Management, Overweight, Underweight Chapter 8: The Vitamins Chapter 9: Water and the Minerals Chapter 11: Nutrition through the Lifespan: Pregnancy & Lactation Chapter 12: Nutrition through the Lifespan: Infancy, Childhood, & Adolescence Chapter 13: Nutrition through the Lifespan: Later Adulthood Chapter 14: Illness & Nutrition Care Chapter 15: Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, & Herbal Products Chapter 16: Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition Chapter 17: Foods & Food Consistency for Upper GI Disorders Chapter 18: Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower GI Tract Disorders Chapter 21: Carbohydrate-Controlled diets for Diabetes Mellitus |
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Major Assignments Schedule |
August: Mon-22nd – Sun.-28th - Quiz over syllabus available through 8/29/22 @ 8:00 am (extra credit opportunity) - PRE-TEST available through 8/29/22 @ 8:00 am (extra credit opportunity) Mon.-19th - Assignment #1 due by 8:00 am Mon.-19th - All Module 1 DSM completed in MN by 8:00 am Mon.-19th – Thurs.-22nd - EXAM #1 (Module 1: Chapters 1 & 3-5) Available (8:00 am – 8:00 am) October: Mon.-10th - Assignment #2 due by 8:00 am Mon.-10th - All Module 2 DSM completed in MN by 8:00 am Mon.-10th – Thurs.-13th - EXAM #2 (Module 2: Chapters 2 & 6-8) Available (8:00 am – 8:00 am) Mon.-31st - Assignment #3 due by 8:00 am Mon.-31st - All Module 3 DSM completed in MN by 8:00 am Mon.-31st – Thurs.-Nov. 3rd - EXAM #3 (Module 3: Chapters 9 & 11-13) Available (8:00 am – 8:00 am) November: **Mon.-28th - Assignment #4-Major Assignment: Case Study/Nutrition Assessment due by 8:00 am - Extra Credit Assignment due by 8:00 am December: **Mon.-5th – Thurs.-8th - FINAL EXAM (Module 4: Chapters 14-18 & 21) Available (8:00 am – 8:00 am) |
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Final Exam Date | December 5, 2022 - 8:00 AM Through December 8, 2022 - 8:00 AM | ||||||||
Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
Determination of Final Grade |
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Course Policies | |||||||||
Instructor Policies |
EXAM POLICY: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: You will have 4 major exams (100 points each). Each online exam will be primarily multiple choice questions, with possibly some listing, and short answer-type questions as well. Unless otherwise specified, all exams will be available from 8:00 am on the first day of availability until 8:00 am on the last day of availability. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO TAKE EXAMS! Exams MAY NOT be made up for any reason. In the event of a missed exam/low exam grade a comprehensive final exam may be taken in place of the regular (non-comprehensive), final exam (Exam #4), and will then count twice (once as missed/low exam grade & once as a final exam grade). This comprehensive final exam may only be used to replace ONE exam grade! Therefore, if you miss more than one exam during the semester, you will have a zero recorded for at least one exam grade. PLEASE NOTE: Although there are two options offered for the Final Exam (Exam #4 as well as the Comprehensive Final Exam), each student is only allowed to take ONE of the Final Exam options (If you choose to take both of these for some reason, your first final exam attempt will be the only one to count towards your final grade). Each exam will be timed, and you will not be allowed to go back to any question once you have answered. DO NOT START AN EXAM, WAIT SEVERAL MINUTES/HOURS/DAYS, AND THEN ATTEMPT TO CONTINUE TAKING YOUR EXAM! If you are forced out of the exam or must log out and back in the system for any reason please do so quickly to avoid losing too much time on the exam. Watch your time while taking exams---once the set time has expired, the exam will automatically be submitted for grading. Also, when moving from question to question on exams, please simply select your answer/type in your answer, and then click the arrow to the right to go to the next question. NO NEED TO HIT "SAVE ANSWER" AFTER EACH ANSWER (this will often take up too much of your exam time (answers selected will save automatically when moving on to the next question). PLEASE NOTE: If you choose to take exams on the weekends and/or late at night, the instructor may not be available to assist you with problems right at that moment! ASSIGNMENTS:
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Attendance Policy |
This is an online class, and it is the responsibility of each student to have a RELIABLE computer, proper software installed, Internet access, AND have an adequate knowledge of operating a computer, accessing websites, attaching/downloading files to emails, etc. If you encounter a problem with your computer, you will need to contact LSCPA IT support. If you have problems with Blackboard, you will need to contact the BB Tech support which is available 24x7. I am not a "computer tech" person. There are also computers in the Student Success Center and Computer labs at LSCPA are available for use. Please note that some course material may not be accessible using a cell phone and/or tablet device. Exams cannot be taken on Cell phones. In this online class there are no scheduled class "meeting times" and it is your responsibility to manage your schedule to complete course requirements by their scheduled due dates. The schedule lists the chapters you should be working on each week. You can email me at any time with questions. |
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Institutional Policies | |||||||||
MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
Facility Policies | No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited. | ||||||||
HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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Grievance / Complaint / Concern | If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair. | ||||||||
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