HNF 376 - Nutrition and Human Development (3 credits) Spring 2001

Instructor: Dr. Lorraine J. Weatherspoon, RD 334A GM Trout FSHN Building Telephone: 432-0813 Email: [email protected] Class Website: http://www.msu.edu/course/hnf/376

TA: Graduate Undergraduate Tara Deighton, BS Rick Nielsen 301 GM Trout FSHN Building 301 GM Trout FSHN Building Telephone: 432-0870 Telephone: 432-0870 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Secretary: Mrs. Sylvia Hindi 302 GM Trout FSHN Building Telephone: 355-8468 Email: [email protected]

Office Hours: Wednesdays 1:00PM - 3:00PM or by appointment

Class Time: 3:00PM – 4:20PM on Monday and Wednesday

Class Location: 1281 Anthony Hall

Description: Role of nutrients in anatomical, physiological and biochemical processes as they relate to human growth and development. Nutrition throughout the life cycle. Nutritional assessment and programs. Total development from a human ecological perspective.

Prerequisites: HNF 150

Textbook: Life Span Nutrition: Conception Through Life. Rolfes SR, DeBruyne LK, Whitney EN. 1998 (Second Edition). REQUIRED Medical Dictionary (check bookstore) STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

Additional suggested references, professional resources and websites will be provided as links on the class website.

A variety of handouts will be available in the front of the classroom on some days or as internet links. Dr. Weatherspoon will bring hard copies of handouts to class on the day they are distributed and the next class session. You are responsible for ensuring that you have them.

Please expect to be called upon to answer questions and share views on assigned chapters. So, PLEASE BE PREPARED. Students are also expected to be PUNCTUAL.

If you are having difficulty with class materials, meet with the instructor. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST EXAM. Overall Course Objectives

The student will:

1. Understand the relationship between nutrient intake and the biochemical, anatomical and biophysical structure and function of the body at various stages of the life cycle and where differences exist, between genders. 2. Recognize the reciprocal relationships between environment (ecosystem) and development. 3. Integrate knowledge of biological (anatomy, physiology biochemistry), social and professional sciences into a comprehensive concept of human nutrition. 4. Develop an awareness of key nutritional problems in each stage of the life cycle and relative to gender differences, where they exist. 5. Understand the basis of nutrition programs aimed at life cycle problems. 6. Become aware of current nutrition research in each stage of the life cycle. 7. Become more aware of the importance of cultural diversity in developing programs for various segments of the population and where relevant, international life span issues. 8. Enhance skills in interpretation and evaluation lay and professional reports of nutritional issues.

In all age groups, nutrition is related to total development at the particular period.

1. Special problems of each age group are considered - e.g. obesity in adolescents or menopause in adult women. 2. An attempt will be made to relate throughout the course the concept that people are fed within families and within total ecosystem and that gender and cultural differences must be considered. 3. Attempts will also be made to inform students of groups who make recommendations concerning feeding of persons at all stages of the life cycle and to give them tools to evaluate lay and professional literature available e.g. materials from the Michigan Department of Community Health (Michigan Family Independence Agency), Commercial firms, USDA, National Dairy Council, etc.

Method of Instruction

This class will include formal lectures; discussion; and mixed short essay, multiple choice, true/false, matching, fill in the blank type tests. Homework/short assignments will also be included; they MUST BE TYPED and are due by 5:00 PM on the designated day. Attendance and full class participation are extremely important to doing well in this class.

Course Policy

Class attendance is IMPORTANT. You are personally responsible for attending class, taking all tests and examinations, and submitting any class assignments ON TIME. Any dishonesty in any respect will not be tolerated and will result in a lower final grade. Any student found cheating on any exam or assignment will be given a 0.0 on such. Therefore, all students are expected to complete their own work and to meet deadlines set. THE PENALTY FOR LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE 10% PER DAY, AND NONE WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER ONE WEEK. Absences from class/tests dues to illness, prior discussed situations, or emergencies caused by circumstances beyond your control must be properly excused. Written documentation is due on the first day you return to class. If you encounter any difficulty in this respect, please inform me on that same day you return to class. If you have informed me of some kind of difficulty, ensure that the official excuse is given to me WITHIN 5 DAYS OF YOUR FIRST DAY BACK IN CLASS. NO EXCUSES WILL BE ACCEPTED THEREAFTER. SO BE RESPONSIBLE.

MAKEUP EXAMS ONLY for those with WRITTEN DOCUMENTED EXCUSES will be ALL ESSAY and must be taken WITHIN 1 WEEK of the regular exam day unless there are further extenuating circumstances. FAILURE TO TAKE A MAKE-UP EXAM WILL RESULT IN 0 POINTS FOR THE EXAM MISSED.

SPECIAL NOTE: Any students who may require special provisions for taking examinations because of handicap/disability should inform Dr. Weatherspoon within the first two weeks of class.

Grading

START WORRYING ABOUT YOUR GRADE NOW. The final grade will be determined by the following tentative weights for each component:

Points EXAM I 100 EXAM II 100 EXAM III 100 FINAL (including 25 comprehensive points from previous exams) 125 Problem Sets (2@30 points each) 60 Media Reports (3/5 @5 points each) 15 TOTAL (not including extra credit) 500

Tentative Assignment of Grades

4.0 > 91% 3.5 86-90% 3.0 81-85% 2.5 76-80% 2.0 71-75% 1.5 66-70% 1.0 61-65% 0.0 < 60%

Extra Credit: Extra credit opportunity may be made available during the course of the semester as short, unannounced quizzes. They will be entirely OPTIONAL. However, it is strongly recommended that should you desire to improve your grade, that you participate. EXTRA CREDIT IS A PRIVILEGE, NOT A RIGHT. So, if you miss an assigned day or time, you forfeit it completely. Should other opportunities become available for extra credit, you will be duly informed. Course Outline and Tentative Schedule

Week of Chapter Topic

Jan. 8 1 Introduction and Overview of Class Syllabus and Expectations; Overview of Basic Nutrition Concepts relevant to the course

Jan. 15 1 & 2 Prelude to Pregnancy & Nutrition during Pregnancy

Jan. 15 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY - NO CLASS

Jan. 22 2 & 3 Nutritionally - relevant Medical Disorders during Pregnancy & Embryonic & Fetal Nutrition

Jan. 29 4 Nutrition and Lactation (Mother)

Jan. 29 EXAM I

Feb. 5 4 & 5 The First Year of Life including Breast-feeding & Infant Formulas

Feb. 12 5 & 6 Nutrition during Infancy & Early Childhood (1- 3 years)

Feb. 19 6 Nutrition during Childhood (Preschool to Adolescence)

Feb. 26 6 Nutrition Related Concerns in Early Childhood (National & International)

Feb. 26 EXAM II

Mar. 5-9 SPRING BREAK - NO CLASS

Mar. 12 7 Adolescent Nutrition

Mar. 19 7 Adolescent Nutrition (continued) including Sports Nutrition & Eating Disorders

Mar. 26 8 Early Adulthood

Apr. 2 9 Middle Adulthood

Apr. 4 EXAM III

Apr. 9 10 Begin Elderly Nutrition (Late Adulthood)

Apr. 16 10 Elderly Nutrition

Apr. 23 10 Elderly Nutrition

May 2 FINAL (EXAM IV) 3:00PM – 5:00PM