Nutrition AND Health

Acknowledgements
Introduction and Course Objectives
Topic Outlines
Module 1: Nutrition Fundamentals
Introduction to Nutrition and Health
Nutrition Standards and Guidelines
Digestion and Absorption
Energy Balance
Module 2: The Nutrients
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Sports Nutrition
Vitamins
Water and Minerals
Module 3: Nutrition for the Life Cycle
Pregnancy
Lactation
Infants
Children
Older Adults
Module 4: Special Topics for the Consumer
Evaluating Nutrition Information
Supplements
Phytochemicals and Functional Foods
Functional Foods
Food Safety
Consumer Concerns about Food
Regulation of Food Additives
Activities
Module 1: Nutrition Fundamentals
Activity 1: Choose My Plate Analysis
Activity 2: Label Reading
Activity 3: Portion Distortion
Activity 4: Evaluation of a Weight Loss Plan
Module 2: The Nutrients
Carbohydrates
Activity 5: Whole Grain Evaluation
Activity 6: Sugars vs. Alternative Sweeteners
Fats
Activity 7: Good Fats, Bad Fats
Activity 8: Find the Trans Fat in Foods
Proteins
Activity 9: Vegetarian Diet Debate
Activity 10: Macronutrient Calculations
Vitamins, Minerals, and Water
Activity 11: Vitamin Review Worksheet
Activity 12: Mineral Review Worksheet
Activity 13: Calcium Food Sources
Activity 14: Sodium Evaluation
Activity 15: Hydration
Module 3: Nutrition for the Life Cycle
Activity 16: Pregnancy Case Study
Activity 17: Breast vs. Bottle Debate
Activity 18: Child Nutrition Discussion
Activity 19: Grandparent Interview
Module 4: Special Topics for the Consumer
Activity 20: Evaluation of Nutrition Information
Activity 21: Evaluation of a Supplemental Nutrition Product
Activity 22: Functional Foods
Activity 23: Food Safety Quiz
Activity 24: Organic Foods
Study Guide
Module 1: Nutrition Fundamentals
Introduction to Nutrition and Health
Nutrition Standards and Guidelines
Digestion and Absorption
Energy Balance
Module 2: The Nutrients
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Sports Nutrition
Vitamins
Water and Minerals
Module 3: Nutrition for the Life Cycle
Pregnancy and Lactation
Infants
Children
Older Adults
Module 4: Special Topics for the Consumer
Evaluating Nutrition Information and Products
Food Safety
Consumer Concerns about Food
Lifestyle Analysis Project
Part 1: Diet and Activity Records
Part 2: Computer Analysis of Diet and Activity
Part 3: Evaluation of Nutrient Intake and Energy Balance
Part 4: Analysis Summary