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COURSE OUTLINE
Central Arizona College 8470 N. Overfield Road Coolidge, AZ 85228 Phone: (520) 494-5206 Fax: (520) 494-
Prefix/Number: NTR104A
Course Title: The Energy Nutrients
Course Description :
The principles of basic nutrition including the digestion of food, how energy is produced and how the body utilizes proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
Semester Hours : 1 Times for Credit: 1
Lecture/Lab Ratio : 1 Lecture
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Cross Listed: None
Grading Options: A/F
Approved Modalities: F2F, IITV, Internet, Hybrid
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Learning Outcome Statements:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Discuss the science of nutrition, nutrition attitudes, behaviors and their impact on overall health.
- Explain nutrition guidelines; the US Dietary Goals, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the Food Guide Pyramid, and the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA).
- Express the importance of physical activity and exercise, the benefits to personal fitness and the interrelationships between food and fitness.
- Compare and contrast food security with food insecurity and relate the impact on nutritional status.
- Describe the process of digestion, absorption and metabolism of food and nutrients.
Standards:
The student will meet the learning outcomes at the following level, degree or measurement:
As guided by the American Dietetic Association Commission on Dietetic Education Accreditation Standards, The Dietary Managers Association, The School Food Service and Nutrition Specialist Credentialing Exam Study Guide published by the School Foodservice Foundation and the American School Food Service Association Certification Program Guide and the American Culinary Federation Inc. standards as listed in the Operation Manual for Sponsors of Culinary Apprenticeship Programs - Cook and Pastry Cook.
AGEC/Special Awareness Areas: None
Revised: 12/
