Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2021 - BPK 110 D300

Human Nutrition: Current Issues (3)

Class Number: 5726

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 12, 2021
    Sun, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction of the principles of human nutrition with an emphasis on topics of current interest. The material is presented in a Canadian context to focus on nutrition practices and problems in this country. Students will gain an understanding of factors affecting food selection and the role of nutrition in maintaining good health. Students will develop the ability to discriminate between reliable and unreliable information on the subject of food and nutrition. Breadth-Science.

COURSE DETAILS:

This introductory course covers mainly the basic properties of nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals) including their chemical structures, biological activities, and related dietary recommendations. Some health implications of nutrient deficiencies and excesses are also introduced (covered in detail in more advanced nutrition courses such as BPK311), as well as chemical and microbial aspects of food safety.

FOR SEPTEMBER 2021 THIS COURSE WILL BE ONLINE and lectures (remote, asynchronous) will be posted on the course CANVAS page (available at the start of the semester). TUTORIALS will also be online (remote, synchronous).

 

List of topics covered in the course (course units and textbook chapters):

Units 1 and 2: Introduction to nutrients, diets, and nutritional science; dietary planning, recommendations, evaluations;

Unit 3: Lipids and lipoproteins;

Unit 4: Carbohydrates;

Unit 5: Protein and amino acids:

Unit 6: Plant foods, phytochemicals, and dietary supplements;

Unit 7: Vitamins;

Unit 8: Water and minerals;

Unit 9: Food toxicology, safety, and technology

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  • understand some of the properties of nutrients and their major functions in the body
  • understand relations between nutrition and some of the major diseases in our society
  • learn to assess your own and others’ diets
  • learn about the nutrient contents of foods, and how to select healthy diets from a variety of foods
  • recognize some of the organisms and chemicals that can contribute to food-related illnesses
  • evaluate nutritional and health claims for foods and dietary supplements
  • overall, to better understand the science of nutrition

Grading

  • Assignments (Individual Dietary Assessment and Group Presentation on Nutrition Topic) 12%
  • Midterm exams (two, non-cumulative) 40%
  • Final exam (cumulative) 48%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

There is a required textbook for this course. Information for purchasing the e-textbook will be provided in September before the first lecture.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

It is the responsibility of the student to keep their BPK course outlines if they plan on furthering their education.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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

TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021

Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place.  Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.