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Nutrition and Food Sciences: The Science of Energy Balance

NFS 095 OL3 (CRN: 60239)

1 Credit Hour—Seats Available!

About NFS 095 OL3

This online course is designed as an introduction to the concepts and components of energy utilization in nutritional science, and the application of these concepts to our daily lives. Students will learn the components of energy balance (intake and expenditure), the role of macronutrients and micronutrients, the use of nutrition labeling information related to energy balance, and how to apply all of this information to maintain a healthy body weight. Students will also calculate and analyze their personal energy intakes and expenditures over a three day period.

Instructor

Stephen Pintauro ()

Notes

Dates: July 15 - August 9, 2013; For non-Nutrition Majors ONLY

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Important Dates
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Syllabus

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Section URL

https://www.uvm.edu/~spintaur/EB-Sum/Syllabus.pdf

Section Description

This online course is designed as an introduction to the concepts and components of energy utilization in nutritional science, and the application of these concepts to our daily lives.

Section Expectation

Students will learn the components of energy balance (intake and expenditure), the role of macronutrients and micronutrients, the use of nutrition labeling information related to energy balance, and how to apply all of this information to maintain a healthy body weight. Students will also calculate and analyze their personal energy intakes and expenditures over a three day period.

Evaluation

Completion of seven online quizzes, completion of a personal 3-daydiet and physical acitivity analysis, and completion of an online final exam.

Meetings

Course runs from July 15, 2013 to August 9, 2013

July 15, 2013 to August 9, 2013

Location

Online Course (View Campus Map)

Important Dates

Courses may be cancelled due to low enrollment. Show your interest by enrolling.

Deadlines
Last Day to Add	July 16, 2013
Last Day to Drop	July 17, 2013
Last Day to Withdraw with 50% Refund	July 18, 2013
Last Day to Withdraw with 25% Refund	July 22, 2013
Last Day to Withdraw	July 31, 2013

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