HPER1311

This course is an option to fulfill the 2 credit Wellness Requirement for the AA Degree. Students will learn about nutritional requirements, the recommended amounts of micro and macro nutrients and healthy alternatives to typical American diet. Nutrition is part of a holistic approach to health. A sound working knowledge of human nutrition is essential for any student wanting to lead a healthy life, parent healthy children and contribute in careers that focus on health. Students will learn what and how much to eat, they will learn the science behind our nutritional needs, become informed consumers, and become valuable care givers for their families and for those with nutritional concerns. This class does not include a laboratory (lab) component. Student Learning Outcomes

• Identify macro and micro nutrients utilized in the human body.
• Evaluate deficiencies and excesses in a dietary analysis.
• Explain how food is marketed to increase sales.
• Evaluate nutritional sources for accuracy and bias.
• Plan the components of daily living including appropriate activity level, energy and nutrient intake related to holistic health.
• Identify obstacles to healthy eating and develop a positive relationship with food and themselves.
• Describe how food is grown, processed and manufactured and the progress of food sustainability.
• Define Spiritual Nutrition and how the foods consumed affect the mind, body and spirit.
• Discuss the benefits of cooking and eating with family and friends in improve the quality of meals and relationships.