Employ critical thinking skills to judge the validity of information from a scientific perspective.
Evaluate scientific research using the scientific method.
Utilize various anthropometric methods for dietary assessment.
Determine and analyze personal risk factors for chronic disease.
Demonstrate food preparation techniques and the effect on nutritional quality.
Utilize mathematical techniques to evaluate and solve scientific problems.
Relate science to personal, social or global impact with discussions on current controversial nutrition topics and sustainability.
Communicate effectively about scientific ideas and topics in oral and/or written formats.
Course Description This course introduces non-science majors to the basic science of nutrition. Information required to understand a variety of nutrition topics currently in the news affecting our community and society, and to promote nutritional science literacy in the public arena, will be presented. Students will investigate their own dietary practices using dietary assessment tools and apply the scientific principles of human nutrition to promote personal health and well-being. Case studies, problems and laboratory exercises will contribute to the process of scientific inquiry and help students to value science as a way to develop reliable nutrition knowledge.