Week

Module Title

Graded Activities

1

Module 1: Introduction to Nutrition

2

Module 2: Dietary Recommendations and Food Policy

Quiz 1 – covers modules 1 and 2

3

Module 3: Digestion, Absorption and Metabolism - Part 1

Diet Analysis Part 1 Due

4

Module 4: Digestion, Absorption and Metabolism - Part 2

Quiz 2 – covers modules 3 and 4

5

Module 5: Water

6

Module 6: Carbohydrates

Quiz 3 – covers modules 5 and 6

7

Module 7: Lipids

Midterm – covers modules 1-7

8

Module 8: Protein

Diet analysis part 2 due

9

Module 9: Vitamins

Quiz 4 – covers modules 8 and 9

10

Module 10: Minerals

11

Module 11: Energy Balance - Part 1

Quiz 5 – covers modules 10 and 11

12

Module 12: Energy Balance - Part 2

 Diet Analysis part 3 due

13

Module 13: Nutrition for Physical Activity

14/15

FINAL EXAM

TBA ( I don't set this, the registrar will announce these dates midway through the semester)

At the end of the course students will be able to:

1. Give an overview of the various methods used to study nutrition including their strengths and limitations (I) (EX)

2. Critically evaluate nutrition sources for credibility (I) (EX)

3. Record and analyze one’s diet, compare it to current nutritional recommendations and suggest realistic areas for improvement (A) (DA)

4. Give an overview of Canadian health policy with respect to nutrition, including the food guide and labelling requirements. (I) (EX)

5. Describe the process and structures involved in digestion and absorption. (I) (EX)

6. Outline the stages of cellular respiration and differentiate between the metabolic breakdown of sugars, amino acids and fatty acids (I) (EX)

7. Describe the structure and function of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water (I) (EX)

8. Describe how nutrition plays a role in various conditions including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, cancer, gastroesophageal reflux, diverticulosis, diarrhea, constipation. (I) (EX)

9. Describe conditions related to micronutrient deficiencies and excesses. (I) (EX)

10. Describe the nutrition-related causes of energy imbalance and outline approaches for achieving healthy energy balance. (I) (EX)

11. Outline how and when the various nutrients are used to fuel physical activity. (I) (EX)

Level: Introduces (E) Emphasizes (R) Reinforces (A) Applies

Assessment Method:

EX (examinations, including midterm, quizzes, final)

DA (Diet analysis project)

TA (Tutorial assignments)