NUIP1020
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NUIP1020 - Sci Fndtn Nutr & Health (3 cr)
Nutrition and Integrative PhysiologyHE - College of Health
General Education Program Learning Outcome
Persist in Addressing Complex Problems
Life Science Exploration (LS) - GE Course-Level Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the General Education Life Sciences requirement, students will be able to:
Apply Scientific Methods: Describe and apply approaches to scientific discovery and interpretation of experimental data;
Understand: Demonstrate understanding of matter, energy, and their influence on biological systems;
Apply Knowledge: Describe and apply evolutionary concepts in terms of inheritance, adaptation, and diversity of life;
Explain: Explain the mechanisms of information storage, expression, and exchange in living organisms or eco-systems; and
Reflect: Reflect on the relevance of life sciences in a broader context.
Integrate the scientific knowledge of nutrition, genetics, chemistry, metabolism, exercise and lifestyle while utilizing standards and guidelines to plan, evaluate, and manage diets to support life-long health.
Utilize basic nutritional scientific terminology; describe the essential nutrients and their role in normal metabolism; and identify good dietary sources of nutrients.
Evaluate food package label information - analytically and critically knowing the basis of the specific standards used for providing nutrition information; and understand the responsibility of the FDA to insure the safety of processed foods in order to make healthy food choices.
Identify scientific methods used; discern the reliability of nutrition information based on scientific evidence, source and professional credentials; in addition to describing the federal agencies and their responsibilities to ensure public food safety, sustainable food production; and personal food handling skills to avoid food borne illness from a variety of microorganisms.
Describe how the human body digests food, metabolizes and utilizes the nutrients and Calories/energy in health or disease; and identify risks factors for developing chronic disease including the interpretation of biochemical, clinical and anthropometrical laboratory measures.
Perform a diet and energy expenditure analysis utilizing computer software, analyze and interpret the results for dietary adequacy, health and risk for nutritionally-related chronic diseases, as well as make recommendations for improving nutritional health.