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Example:

NS 1150 is an introductory course in nutrition. Looking at the following course description,
identify the key outcomes, and identify which competencies in Appendix A are being
achieved in this class. Then complete the form.

Course description: NS 1150 Nutrition, Health, and Society

Discusses the facts and fallacies concerning the role that nutrition, exercise, and other health
behaviors play in preventing disease, maintaining good health, and maximizing athletic
performance. Emphasis is on understanding the biological mechanisms through which good
nutrition and regular exercise affect psychological and physical health. Outcome 1: Demonstrate
the ability to analyze their dietary habits using a computer diet analysis program, identify strengths
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and weaknesses in their diet, and suggest one or more ways to improve the healthfulness of their
diet, identify pros and cons of diet analysis programs and food recall methodologies. Outcome 2:
Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate, using course content, nutrition and health claims
For Evaluation Only
and/or controversies and to clearly articulate a scientifically supported opinion of the evaluated
literature on the claim or controversy. Outcome 3: Explain the relationships (interconnectedness)
between optimal health, chronic disease and dietary habits, lifestyle choices, genetics and
behaviors. Outcome 4: Identify factors that influence the autonomic nervous system and how
these affect, digestion, absorption, utilization and elimination of nutrients.

Course Description Competencies Project?

Introduction to dietetics, using 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 Y –
NS 1150 Nutrition, Health and diet analysis software, 2.3, 2.5, presentation
Society learning scientific methods to 3.1a,, 3.6 on diabetes
analyze dietetic issues 4.5

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