In this module, students will:

Understand the factors that influence decisions about nutrition.
List the six classes of nutrients, and explain the primary functions of each and the role of each in maintaining long-term health.
Discuss how to eat healthfully, including what is a healthful diet, how to use MyPlate Plan, the role of dietary supplements, and how to read food labels.
Discuss the unique challenges that college students face when trying to eat healthy foods and the actions they can take to eat healthfully.
Explain food safety concerns facing Americans and people in other regions of the world.

To successfully complete this module, students will need to participate in:

Lecture Ch 7

Assess Yourself Ch. 7 - Your Eating Habits and Extra Calories

Ch 7

The Science of Addictive Food (11min)

The Science of Addictive Food

Antioxidants (3min)

My Plate

White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford demonstrates cooking some healthy Asian dishes