Nutrition 201: A Closer Look

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14

Lessons
30

Exams &
Assignments
10

Hours
average time
1.0

CEUs
561

Students
have taken this course

Course Description

Nutrition is the science of food. This science combines chemistry, biology, medicine and even a bit of psychology into an attempt to understand how the body breaks down food (catabolism), uses food energy to make and repair cells (anabolism) and keep your body running on a daily basis (metabolism). Food science is always changing and evolving, and many of the basic questions about nutrition still remain unanswered. For example: what is the exactly correct proportion of food to eat each day? Why do some people struggle with weight while others don't? What is the best diet for disease prevention, health and athletic performance?

This course will investigate the answers to some of these questions. It will also look at popular trends like protein powders and fad diets. It will explain how your body uses food, and which types of food serve which purpose. It will help you understand why we need to eat a wide variety of foods, especially fruits and vegetables. Nutritional science continues to advance, a few themes emerge over and over again: eating a wide variety of brightly colored fruits and vegetables in a state as close to natural as possible, and eating several small portions of food at regular intervals throughout the day (as opposed to two or three large meals) tends to promote athletic performance, disease prevention, weight management and overall well-being.

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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1. Introduction

Introduction and review of information on the foundations of the Human Body (includes current findings). 30 Total Points

Lesson 1 Video
Review 2 Articles: Information about Macronutrients; Super foods everyone needs
Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 1 Exam

Lesson 2. Digestion and Absorption

The process of breaking food down into usable components is called digestion, and it starts as soon foods or liquids enter your mouth. 30 Total Points

Lesson 2 Video
Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 2 Exam

Lesson 3. Carbohydrates

To understand nutrition, what your body needs, and how to stay within a healthy weight, it helps to understand what your food is made of. 30 Total Points

Lesson 3 Video
Review 2 Articles: Good Carbs, Bad Carbs: Why Carbohydrates Matter to You; Examples of Food With Simple and Complex Carbohydrates
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 3 Exam

Lesson 4. Lipids

Lipids are fats, and they provide the body with nine calories per gram, making them the most energy rich component of food. 30 Total Points

Lesson 4 Video
Review 2 Articles: The Four Types Of Fat and #8211; Sorting Out the Confusion of Dietary Fats; Good Fats, Bad Fats, and the Power of Omega-3s
Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 4 Exam

Lesson 5. Proteins and Amino Acids

Next to water, protein makes up the largest proportion of your body, and you can find it in every single cell, from your hair and facial muscles to your toenails. 29 Total Points

Lesson 5 Video
Review 2 Articles: Protein Function; 5 Types of Protein
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 5 Exam

Lesson 6. Fluids Including Alcohol

You could live for weeks without food, but only days without any water. 30 Total Points

Lesson 6 Video
Review Article: The Consequences of a lack of Water
Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 6 Exam

Lesson 7. Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Weight

Metabolism is the combination of catabolism (breaking down food into usable energy) and anabolism (making and repairing cells). 30 Total Points

Lesson 7 Video
Review 3 Articles: Daily Caloric Needs Estimate Calculator; BMI Calculator; Physical Activity Calorie Calculator
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 7 Exam

Lesson 8. Nutrition and Exercise

If you really want to perform better as an athlete (or to lose weight), take a close look at everything you eat and ask what it is bringing to the nutritional table. 30 Total Points

Lesson 8 Video
Review 2 Articles: Nutrition: Food as Fuel; It's Time for a New Relationship With Food
Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 8 Exam

Lesson 9. Fat Soluble Vitamins

Vitamins either dissolve in water or in oil, not in both. If a vitamin can only dissolve in fats, it is considered fat-soluble. 30 Total Points

Lesson 9 Video
Review 2 Articles: Fat-soluble vitamins; A List of Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 9 Exam

Lesson 10. Water-Soluble Vitamins

The water-soluble vitamins are able to dissolve in water, so they can travel freely through the bloodstream. 30 Total Points

Lesson 10 Video
Review Article: Fat and Water Soluble Vitamins Explained
Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 10 Exam

Lesson 11. Major Minerals

Minerals help your muscles, bones, heart, and hormones function properly. 30 Total Points

Lesson 11 Video
Review Article: Major Minerals Flashcards
Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 11 Exam

Lesson 12. Disease and Diet

Including malnourishment and vitamin deficiencies, nutrition plays a key role in health maintenance and the management of a wide scope of health conditions. 30 Total Points

Lesson 12 Video
Review Article: Disease Prevention Through Diet and Nutrition
Complete: Lesson 12 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 12 Exam

Lesson 13. Eating Disorders

Women are more likely than men to suffer from eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, but these conditions can affect anyone. 30 Total Points

Lesson 13 Video
Review Article: Physical Dangers and Effects of an Eating Disorder
Complete: Lesson 13 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 13 Exam

Lesson 14. Nutrition for Different Life Stages

Although some nutritional principles stay the same throughout life (eat small amounts several times a day, and enjoy a variety of fruits and vegetables), certain phases of life require different nutritional priorities. 66 Total Points

Lesson 14 Video
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Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete: Lesson 14 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 14 Exam
Complete: The Final Exam

455

Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Describe digestion and absorption.
Summarize carbohydrates, lipids, protein and amino acids and their critical roles in nutrition and diet.
Summarize metabolism, energy balance, and body weight requirements and needs and their relationship to proper nutrition and health.
Identify healthy living and how it relates to nutrition and exercise.
Fat Soluble Vitamins
Describe and recognize water-soluble vitamins and major minerals.
Describe eating disorders.
Describe nutritional needs for different life stages, and
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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