Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2019 - GERO 407 D100

Nutrition and Aging (3)

Class Number: 9607

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 7, 2019
    Sat, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Prerequisites:

    60 units and GERO 300 or KIN 110.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

This course examines specific nutritional conditions and concerns of the aging population. It does so by exploring the nutrient needs of the elderly as determined by physiological changes of aging, metabolic effects of common diseases, and biochemical interactions of medications. The course includes a broad investigation of the psychological, sociological, and physical factors which influence food choice and ultimately nutritional status in aging.

COURSE DETAILS:

You will examine how early human development and changes with advancing years are associated with nutritional well-being of older adults. We will use the ecological model of health to understand individual, interpersonal, community/institutional, and policy factors affecting food choice, preparation, consumption, enjoyment and security among older adults.

Learning processes include:
· In-class: small-group investigations and open discussions of older adults facing nutrition-related challenges;
· In-class: lectures outlining key information in weekly readings, supplementary facts and ideas;
· Weekly readings to be done between classes. These include 5 to 10 online questions designed to focus your learning and prepare you for the upcoming class.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

1. An understanding of issues across the ecological framework associated with older adult nutritional well-being;
2. Skills necessary for critical analysis of nutrition research and claims;
3. Knowledge of clinical, community and commercial resources designed to support nutritional well-being of older adults;
4. Capacity to effectively integrate the above in analysis of an older adult’s life situation and subsequently provide evidence-based, ethical, and feasible recommendations for optimizing nutritional well-being.

Grading

  • Topic Case Studies (in-class, teams of 3-5 students) 20%
  • Weekly Readings Online Questions (individual) 10%
  • Participation (individual) 10%
  • Midterm Exam 25%
  • Final Exam 35%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

· Sections of online SFU Library Reserve textbook:
Bales, C.W. (2014). Handbook of Clinical Nutrition and Aging, edited by Connie Watkins Bales, et al., Humana Press, 2014. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.proxy.lib.sfu.ca/lib/sfu-ebooks/detail.action?docID=1968205.

· Additional online readings linked to the course Canvas site through SFU Library Reserves.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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