Module 1: Basic Concepts in Nutrition
Section outline
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"If you're hungry, you better eat what you know. If you're from New Orleans and you get really hungry, you better have New Orleans food."
- Chef Leah Chase
This chapter introduces the reader to the basic concepts of nutrition. We will begin with a brief response to the question: "What are nutrients"? The macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and water) and the micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) are introduced as well. The chapter will also educate the reader on the foundational or basic concepts of nutrition such as food quality, units of measure, lifestyle and nutrition, achieving a healthy diet, research and the scientific method, types of scientific studies and understanding food labels.Module 1 Objectives-
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Define nutrition. (CLO #1)
- Describe basic concepts in nutrition. (CLO #1)
- Describe elements of food quality. (CLO #2)
- Describe factors that affect your nutritional needs. (CLO #2, 3, & 4)
- Describe the importance of research and scientific methods to understanding nutrition. (CLO #1 & 5)
- Discuss nutrition as a science. (CLO #1 & 5)
- Identify and utilize key technologies in improving nutritional outcomes in society. (CLO #6)
To Do List -
To achieve these objectives:
- Read and review the Course Syllabus.
- Introduce yourself to the instructor and your classmates by responding to the Let's Introduce Ourselves Discussion.
- (MLO #1-6) Read Chapter 1 Basic Concepts In Nutrition.
- (MLO #1-6) Review lecture notes for Chapter 1.
- (MLO #2, 3, & 7) Watch the video .
- (MLO #4 & 7) Watch the video .
- (MLO #5 & 7) Watch the video .
- (MLO #1-7) Complete the Module 1 Assignment.
- (MLO #1-7) Complete the Module 1 Discussion Forum.
- (MLO #1-7) Complete the Module 1 Quiz
Note the checkboxes to the right that help you track your progress: some are automatic, and some are manual.
Module Pressbooks Resources & Activities -
You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.
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Students mustMark as done
The foods we eat contain nutrients. Nutrients are substances required by the body to perform its basic functions. Nutrients must be obtained from our diet, since the human body does not synthesize or produce them. -
Students mustMake a submission
Assignment Description
This assignment addresses the content covered in Module 1. The activities indicated in the assignment are designed to assist the student in better understanding nutrition and applying what was learned in module 1. The real life application of concepts learned, while "Telling Your Nutritional Story" will assist the student in articulating and reflecting on their behaviors and synthesizing practical ways to apply what was learned.
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Students mustPost replies: 2Make forum posts: 1Forum Instructions
In a post below, respond to the following prompt, which assesses course outcomes and the learning objectives of Module 1 (Chapter 1). Once you respond to the prompt, you must then respond to at least two of your classmates' posts. After you post a response, you will be able to see other responses. Although you are required to respond to at least two of your classmates' posts, feel free to respond to other posts and engage with your classmates
Your [first] post is due on [day of week] by [time] CST. Your response to another student is due on [day of week] by [time] CST. [Adjust for number of posts required.]
Your response should be at least 6 (complete) sentences long. This includes responses to other students' posts. A simple “I agree” or “Yes” or “LOL” will not count. Please think about the questions and your peers' responses and reply thoughtfully and courteously, according to netiquette rules. Use good English grammar, correct punctuation, and complete sentences. While the posts will mostly be judged by their thoughtfulness and completeness, I reserve the right to take off points for grammatical errors, especially if they interfere with the clarity of the post.
Prompt
The Module 1 Discussion Forum is designed to facilitate the student in engaging in peer-to-peer and student-to-instructor interactions. Please be thoughtful and reflective in your responses to the questions and your responses to your peers. There are no right or wrong answers to the questions.
- What influences your food choices?
- What, if anything, might persuade or influence you to change your food preferences?
- Are there some foods you definitely avoid? If so, do you know why?
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Students mustMark as done
The student is responsible for taking the Module 1 Quiz using a laptop or desktop computer with internet access and connection (high-speed, not dial-up). Internet browser requirements must be up to date. The student is responsible for taking the quiz in a location that has a reliable Wi-Fi connection. No retakes will be administered due to technical difficulties experienced by students (i.e., Wi-Fi going out, computer crashing or restarting, power outages, etc.) not directly resulting from the university. You will only be allowed one attempt to complete the quiz. The quiz must be completed using a Safe Exam Browser Dashboard.
Once you click start, you will have 10 minutes to complete the quiz. When you start, the timer will begin to count down and cannot be paused. You must finish your attempt before it expires.
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