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.

• Free Online Text: 2nd edition Nutrition: Science and Everyday Application. This OER can be accessed at:https://openoregon.pressbooks.pub/nutritionscience2e/.

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.

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

Assignments and Projects

Assignments include written assignments, quizzes, and the diet analysis project. These will be introduced prior to their due dates. All assignments are to be submitted using Canvas per the class syllabus. Each assignment should be labeled with the assignment name only.

Acceptable file types for Canvas submissions: .doc, .docx, .rtf, .pdf, .xls, .xlsx. Mac users should convert .pages files to PDF before uploading. Convert Google Docs to a Word document before submission.

For instructions and due dates, see the Syllabus tab in Canvas. Review each assignment’s instructions in Canvas, as they are subject to change. Ensure Canvas notifications are enabled. Use the Grades tab to view your current grade. Watch Announcements for updates. Canvas will be updated on a regular basis; Canvas updates supersede the written syllabus.

Exams

There will be 4 exams during the semester plus a comprehensive final exam given during the final exam period. Exams are to be taken in the Testing Center; see Canvas for details and instructions. The lowest score from Exams 1–4 will be dropped from the final grade. The final exam cannot be dropped.

A calculator will be allowed during exams. Cell phones, tablets, or other portable electronic devices cannot be used as calculators.

According to the Nutrition Department policy, a copy of the exam will not be provided to students. Missed answers will not be shown after the exam, but all exams may be reviewed in the professor’s office after grading has been completed. Remote students can contact the professor for an alternative option.

Grading

Grading (based on percentages)
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

Points Breakdown

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 exams. Study guides will be provided for each of the 4 exams plus the final exam.

Assignments are highlighted on the class calendar (see the last page of the document). These are subject to change; look to announcements from the instructor for any date changes.

Late Work

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

Makeup Work and 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. There will be no make-ups available for missed in-class assignments; however, a missed in-class assignment may be applied toward the Mercy Submission (see below).

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 in Canvas. Assignments will be temporarily graded with regular deductions; after the Mercy Submission due date at the end of the semester, the grade will be adjusted. Multiple Mercy Submissions may be uploaded during the semester, but only the last submission will be used for the grade adjustment. If you do not have a late or missing assignment and do not use the Mercy Submission, a few points may be given toward your final grade if needed for the next letter grade.

Extra Credit

No extra credit points are available.

Grade Discussions

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.

Classroom Conduct and Communication

• 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 be engaged. Extended discussion is available during office hours.
• Ensure you are receiving Canvas course communications. Verify your preferred contact method in Canvas (Account → Settings → Ways to Contact) and enable notifications. Canvas will be updated on a regular basis; Canvas updates supersede the written syllabus.

Your attendance and participation in class is expected and beneficial to achievement in this course. 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.

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; however, appointments are required.