NUTR 115 Syllabus

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Sarah Mathot, M.S., R.D.N.

Office:  Santa Ana College T-202

Phone: (714)564-6844 

Email: Mathot_Sarah@sac.edu

In-Person Office Hours: Monday Noon-1 PM, Thursday 9-10 AM and by appointment.

Course Description: The function and sources of nutrients and their role in health and disease are assessed within the framework of anatomy, physiology, and chemistry.  The course includes utilization of the scientific method to evaluate nutrition information and research and the application of current issues and controversies.  Students will analyze their food intake.

Textbook Information:

• Wardlaws, Contemporary Nutrition Updated with 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 10^th ISBN 978-1-30-883316-3. In the bookstore bundled with McGraw-Hill Education Connect Online Access Code for $97.50.
• Access to McGraw-Hill Education Connect, online publisher material, purchase bundled with the textbook in the bookstore. If it is unavailable at the bookstore then you can purchase directly from the publisher for $75.00 at the menu item McGraw-Hill Connect link in Canvas.

Course Learning Objectives:

Students will...

• analyze their current intake and plan appropriate dietary changes to correct the identified nutritional deficiencies and excesses to comply with nutritional standards for general good health.
• critically evaluate and demonstrate knowledge of nutritional science to identify reliable nutrition information.