An introduction to the science of nutrition and the relationship of food intake and health. Nutrient requirements and food selection to meet those requirements are discussed. Students evaluate their own food intake and eating behaviors and learn to be informed consumers of food and nutrition information.

Essential Learning Outcomes

Critical Thinking: Students will demonstrate disciplined processes of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating nutrition information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action.

Lifelong Learning: Students will demonstrate that they possess the skills and dispositions that are necessary for a self-sufficient learner to engage in purposeful, ongoing learning activities with the aim of improving nutrition knowledge, skills and competence.

Course Objectives

Students who are successful in this class will:

• increase knowledge of the science of nutrition with a greater understanding of the relationship between food and health
• become familiar with the nutrient requirements of the human body, factors affecting those requirements, and current advancements being made in this area
• apply nutrition information by selecting and evaluating a nutritious food intake
• interpret information on nutrition label & use, along with other nutrition tools, to evaluate diets
• identify reputable sources of nutrition information & distinguish between reliable & unreliable information

Modules
There are 4 modules in this course—one for each of the 4 exams. Modules will house the PowerPoint slides for each of these 4 exams. There will also be study guides provided for each of the 4 exams plus the final exam. Assignments are highlighted on the class calendar and are subject to change based on instructor announcements.

Assignments and Projects
Assignments include written assignments, quizzes, and a diet analysis project. Details and due dates are provided on Canvas and discussed in class prior to the due date. All assignments are to be submitted using Canvas and should be labeled with the assignment name only. Acceptable file types include .doc, .docx, .rtf, .pdf, .xls, .xlsx. Mac users should convert .pages files to PDF before submission. Google Docs should be converted to a Word document before submission.

Exams
There will be 4 exams during the semester plus a comprehensive final exam during the final exam period. Take exams at scheduled times; details are on Canvas under Assignments > Exams. Exams are to be taken in the Testing Center (see Canvas for instructions). The lowest score from Exams 1–4 will be dropped; the final exam cannot be dropped. A calculator is allowed during exams; cell phones, tablets, or other portable electronic devices may not be used as calculators. According to Nutrition Department policy, a copy of the exam will not be provided to students; missed answers will not be shown after the exam. Exams may be reviewed in the professor’s office after grading is completed; remote students can contact the professor for an alternative option.

Grading Scale

93–100 = A; 90–92 = A−; 87–89 = B+; 83–86 = B; 80–82 = B−; 77–79 = C+; 73–76 = C; 70–72 = C−; 67–69 = D+; 63–66 = D; 60–62 = D−; 59 and below = F

Point Distribution

Late Work
Tasks submitted late will be accepted for 7 days past the due date with a 50% penalty. After 7 days, assignments will no longer be accepted. Computer problems are not an acceptable excuse for late submissions.

Makeup Exams
If, for any reason, an exam cannot be taken at the scheduled time, contact the instructor and make alternate arrangements at least one week before the exam. If an exam is not taken without notifying the instructor in advance, it cannot be made up.

Mercy Submission
One “Mercy Submission” is allowed for the semester for late assignment submissions or submission errors (not for low scoring assignments or exams). Submit the assignment under the “Mercy Submission” assignment. Assignments will be temporarily marked with regular point deductions when graded; after the mercy submission due date at the end of the semester, your grade will be adjusted. Multiple mercy submissions can be made during the semester, but only the last submission will be adjusted. If you do not use the mercy submission, a few points may be given toward your final grade if needed for the next letter grade.

In-Class Assignments and Extra Credit
There will be no make-ups for missed in-class assignments. If you miss an in-class assignment, you may use the Mercy Submission to make up the points. No extra credit points are available.

Grades
Concerns about grades need to be addressed by the last day of the semester (the earlier the better). Grades will not be discussed during finals.

Canvas and Submission Policies
All assignments are to be submitted using Canvas and labeled with the assignment name only. Acceptable file types include .doc, .docx, .rtf, .pdf, .xls, .xlsx. Mac users must convert .pages files to PDF before submission. Google Docs must be converted to a Word document before submission. Click the Syllabus tab in Canvas for a list of assignments and due dates; select each assignment for detailed instructions. Ensure Canvas notifications are enabled; Canvas updates supersede the written syllabus. Verify your preferred contact method in Canvas (Account > Settings > Ways to Contact) to receive course communications.

Your attendance and participation in class are expected and beneficial for achieving a good grade. Attendance points will be awarded for each class that is attended.

Classes will be recorded and will be available if you email the instructor and ask for the link before class. If you turn in a summary of the recorded lecture, attendance points missed will be awarded.

Classroom Conduct and Participation

• Make sure your cell phone is on vibrate or turned off during class. Do not distract other students with electronic devices; you may be asked to leave if it becomes a distraction.
• Please do not bring children, spouses, roommates, or friends to class.
• Please do not talk to other students during lectures.
• Keep questions and/or comments to 3 per class to allow all students to engage. Extended discussion is welcome during office hours.

Tutoring for NFS 1020 is available on specific days and times. Please contact the SUU Tutoring Center (ELC, second floor) for more information.

The Writing Center, located in the Braithwaite Center room 201, provides writing tutors to help with writing assignments. Please contact the Writing Center at 865-8176 or writingcenter@suu.edu to schedule an appointment. The service is free; appointments are required.