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Nutrition and Food Sciences: The Science of Energy Balance

NFS 095 OL3 (CRN: 60239)

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1 Credit Hours

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.

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

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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.

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