Foods and Nutrition 40 (FN 40)  78287
Syllabus and Class Policy Sheet
Reedley Campus
TWTH  6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Summer 2004

Text and Materials:	Understanding Nutrition. Whitney and Rolfes, West Publishing,  9th edition. 2002

Instructor:	Stephanie L. Morris, RD
Email:	schoolrd@email.com

Recommended Preparation:	Eligibility for English 125, Math 101 previously or concurrently, or equivalent.

Course Description:

An in depth study of nutrients and their ingestion, digestion, absorption, transport, metabolism, interaction, storage, and excretion. Additionally, the relationship of diet to physical health, diet patterns throughout the life cycle, consumer concerns relating to food and water, and recent developments in the study of nutrition.

Class Objectives:

Upon completion of this class the student will be able to:

A.	Describe the fundamentals of chemical structures and understand the composition of foods, tissues, and certain nutrients.
B.	Outline the elements of anatomy and physiology, describe the bodies’ processes of digestion, absorption, transport, metabolism, and excretion of nutrients.
C.	Summarize the use of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals in the building and maintenance of tissues.
D.	List the factors influencing the requirements and recommended allowances for the various nutrients; size, age, physical activities, etc.
E.	Demonstrate how and why nutrient requirements change during the lifecycle and how the recommended dietary allowances based on those needs can be met.
F.	Relate energy balance to overweight, obesity, and underweight.
G.	Apply reasoning to evaluate food fads and fallacies, advertisement, and supplementation.
H.	Compare nutrient intake to that of the US Recommended Dietary Allowances.

Class Polices

Assignments:

•	All assignments are to be submitted on or before the due date.
•	All assignments are due at the BEGINNING of the class period.
•	Late assignments will be marked down one letter grade.

Attendance Policy:

•	Regular attendance and class participation is expected of each student.
•	Students are expected to read the subject matter outline, read the assignments, and come to class prepared.
•	Students are expected to be on time for the beginning of each class, return on time from breaks, and stay for the entire class.
•	After the first class it is the responsibility of the student to withdraw from the class. Failure to do so can result in an “F” grade being awarded.

				Class Schedule:

	Regular Day					Exam Day                 
	6:00-6:50 Lecture				6:00-6:45 Exam
	6:50-7:00 Break				6:45-7:00 Break
	7:00-8:00 Lecture				7:00-8:00 Lecture

Classroom Rules: -Compliance with Reedley College’s established rules and procedure is required. Please work toward promoting a positive learning environment.

•	NO SMOKING, FOOD, OR BEVERAGES  in the classroom.
•	Use appropriate trash receptacles.
•	Please refrain from conversation during lectures and presentations. Participation and discussion are encouraged but disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
•	If you are late for any class please quietly take a seat in the back of the classroom. Save questions and requests for materials for the break period.
•	Turn off all cell phones, pagers etc during class time.
•	Do not bring children to class.

Exams:

•	One midterm exam and one final exam will be given.

•	Exams will consist mainly of multiple choice and true or false questions. Additional questions will be matching, fill in, or short answer. No scantrons needed.
•	If due to an emergency or illness it is necessary to be absent for an exam contact the instructor before the exam period starts. Arrangements for make-ups will be made at instructor’s discretion.
•	The final exam will be comprehensive and may not be dropped.

Exam Preparation:

•	Before each exam we will use the last portion of the preceding class to review for the exam. The instructor will provide an exam review sheet.
•	Exam questions will come only from material covered in class lectures. Attendance and participation in class are essential.
•	Additional assistance from instructor is available by appointment.

Writing Assignment: 

1.	Choose a subject pertaining to nutrition. (see handout for ideas)
2.	Obtain at least 2 references to use as sources of information. These can be from any sources that you feel are creditable. (books, textbooks, magazines, newspapers, journals, internet, interviews)
3.	Write at least 2 full page of text. Your assignment must be typed or word-processed, double-spaced, 12 point font, 1 inch margins. 
4.	In addition to the 2 pages of text you must include a page listing your references. 
5.	Be sure and put your name on your paper and turn it in on time (July 29th 2004)

Menu Assignment:

The menu assignment will be completed in two parts. Part one will be to complete a 24-hour recall of all food and beverages consumed for a full day. You will be given a form to use for recording food intake one week before the in class portion of the assignment. Part two will be done in class. Using the daily food guide the student will analyze the food recall for adequacy and balance. The menu assignment will be due on July 21st 2004.