Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

KSLG-0026

Organization's ID:

GTWY-0026

Organization:

Gateway Education

Location:

Online

Length:

6 weeks (24 hours a week of inside and outside class time)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	nutrition

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide a comprehensive overview on the foundational concepts of nutrition and clinical dietary principles. This course is a tailored introduction to nutrition for students who are pursuing careers or further education in public health, nursing, and other allied health fields. Emphasis is placed on the following core topics: overview of nutrition; macronutrients; water and micronutrients; physiology of nutrient utilization; and consequences of energy balance.

Learning Outcomes:

describe the network of relationships connecting humans, food, and health
discuss principles of nutrition across the life cycle, including pregnancy, adolescence, and adulthood
evaluate applications and limitations of current food technologies and safety protocols
demonstrate a basic understanding of macronutrients and micronutrients, and how they relate to maintenance of health
explain the various roles, mechanisms, and metabolic pathways involved in nutrient physiology
discuss consequence of energy balance as it relates to basal metabolism, activity, and multi-system dysfunctions
identify appropriate methods and interventions for individuals with specific clinical disorders

General Topics:

Principles of wellness
Health and nutrition
Nutrition across the life cycle
Food technology and safety
Nutritional information from food labels
Macronutrients, macronutrient deficiencies and intolerances
Water and micronutrients
Physiology of nutrient utilization
Consequences of energy balance and further applications in nutrition: athletic performance and activity, body weight, BMI, and obesity, nutritional issues and further applications in nutrition