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Contemporary Nutrition (N10)
Welcome to N10
In this class, you will gain a basic understanding of nutrition, discover the science behind healthy eating recommendations, discuss current controversies around food & obtain practical information you can apply.
Class includes lectures, discussions, activities, videos,
quizzes, readings and individual computerized diet analysis project. Prerequisites:
English Writing 100B and Reading 91 or 100 or
English as a Second Language 24 or 72 and
Mathematics 200 are advised
• Email & Canvas Inbox are the quickest ways to reach me.
• In the subject of message, include N10 & class time.
This will help me respond more quickly to you.
• I check messages Monday-Friday 8 am-5:30 pm. I will respond within 24 hours. I donot reply to messages on weekends
Course Description: The physiological, psychological & practical aspects of obtaining a healthy diet. Relationship of nutrients to health & wellbeing. Evaluation of current nutritional issues & controversies
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): Students will be able to:
1. Evaluate a meal plan or a diet for meeting the criteria of a healthy diet.
2. Evaluate nutrition claims about a dietary supplement, food or diet for accuracy and health enhancing potential.
Free Course Textbook
• Nutrition Science and Everyday Application by Alice Callahan PhD, Heather
Leonard MEd RDN, Tamberly Powel MS RDN Click link and then choose read book.
https://openoregon.pressbooks.pub/nutritionscience
Class will meet every Monday on Zoom at your scheduled time. The Zoom classes
are designed to simulate more of a classroom situation in terms of content and
interaction. It is highly recommended you attend.
• If you miss a Zoom class, you will find the material in Canvas. All lectures are recorded
Section 02Z: CRN 47923 & Section 04Z: CRN 44796 2
ReplyDeleteand slides are available on Canvas.
• If you miss the FIRST day of class, you will be dropped unless I receive prior notice from you.
• Please note that NOT completing any assignments during the first 2 weeks of class may also result in being dropped
You will have a weekly assignment due on Canvas every Saturday 11:59 pm (Quiz,
ReplyDeleteDiscussion, Activity). I do not accept late submission for weekly assignments.
• If life events interrupt your work in this class, I understand. Please contact me as soon
as possible. I will need documentation of your situation so adjustments can be made.
• Diet Analysis Project will be accepted up to 1 week after the due date. Assignment will
be marked down 10%.
• All assignments must be typed, 12-point font, double spaced.
• Quizzes are 15 questions (2 points each) for 30 points. Quizzes are open note. Your
lowest quiz score will be dropped from your grade.
Percentage Grade
ReplyDelete100%-94.5% A
<94.5%-89.5% A-
<89.5%-86.5% B+
<86.5%-83.5% B
<83.5%-79.5% B-
<79.5%-74.5% C+
<74.5%-69.5% C
<69.5%-66.5% D+
<66.5%-63.5% D
<63.5%-59.5% D-
<59.5% F
Meet & Greet (Orientation) 5 points
ReplyDeleteQuizzes:* (4 x 30 points each) 120 points
Discussions: (1 @ 20 points; 2 @ 30 points) 80 points
Diet Analysis Project 60 points
Activity 1: The Digestive System 25 points
Activity 2: Food Exploration 15 points
Total Possible Points 305 Points
Grading Feedback from professor
ReplyDelete• Quizzes: After the due date, you are provided correct answers Sunday
morning. Correct answers will be viewable until Tuesday 11:59 pm.
• Discussions: After each discussion I will provide a Wrap-up through
Announcements. I will provide individual feedback to you for some but not all
discussion posts & replies.
• Diet Analysis: Your grade will be available as soon as all assignments are graded.
Saturday, April 16 – Last day to add classes
ReplyDelete• Sunday, April 17 – Last day to drop classes without a “W”
• Friday May 27 – Last day to drop with a “W”
Section 02Z: CRN 47923 & Section 04Z: CRN 44796 3
ReplyDeleteMeet & Greet (Orientation) 5 points
Quizzes:* (4 x 30 points each) 120 points
Discussions: (1 @ 20 points; 2 @ 30 points) 80 points
Diet Analysis Project 60 points
Activity 1: The Digestive System 25 points
Activity 2: Food Exploration 15 points
Total Possible Points 305 Points
*There are 5 quizzes but your lowest score is dropped from your grade
Grading Feedback
• Quizzes: After the due date, you are provided correct answers Sunday
morning. Correct answers will be viewable until Tuesday 11:59 pm.
• Discussions: After each discussion I will provide a Wrap-up through
Announcements. I will provide individual feedback to you for some but not all
discussion posts & replies.
• Diet Analysis: Your grade will be available as soon as all assignments are graded.
Important Dates:
• Saturday, April 16 – Last day to add classes
• Sunday, April 17 – Last day to drop classes without a “W”
• Friday May 27 – Last day to drop with a “W”
Accommodations
• If you are eligible for accommodations by Disability Support Programs & Services
(DSPS), please confirm your accommodations are authorized for this quarter.
• If you need accommodations, please go to https://www.deanza.edu/dsps/ for
information on eligibility and how to receive support.
your instructor, I care about your success. I may refer you to Early Alert for assistance.
ReplyDeleteThis is a recommendation for you to use a campus support service; If you hear from Early
Alert, please jump into office hours so we may talk about success strategies for this class.
e Anza is committed to providing fair & equitable academic standards to students
ReplyDeletein an atmosphere that fosters integrity on the part of student, staff & faculty.
• Your responsibility is to perform to the best of your potential in all academic
endeavors.
• Instances of academic misconduct will result in disciplinary action, which can
include receiving a 0 on the assignment