Maricopa Community Colleges

Official Course Description:  MCCCD Approval: 2-24-09

FON100LL  2009 Spring - 9999

LAB

1.0 Credit(s)

3.0 Period(s)

Introductory Nutrition Laboratory

Self-evaluative laboratory experience using anthropometric, biochemical, and dietary analysis.  Includes the use of qualitative and quantitative methodology to determine nutritional status and evaluate methodological applications. Focus on understanding energy balance related to weight regulation and health.

Prerequisites: None.

 

Course Notes: FON101LL complements FON100, Introductory Nutrition.

 

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

 

FON100LL  2009 Spring - 9999

Introductory Nutrition Laboratory

 

1.          Use lab equipment safely. (I-IX)

2.          Utilize various methods to assess, evaluate and summarize lab information and data. (I-IX)

3.          Perform personal dietary assessment using online software. (III)

4.          Apply energy balance principles to nutrition assessment. (III, IV, VII, VIII)

5.          Calculate body composition using various anthropometric measurements. (VII)

6.          Perform and calculate blood analysis of various biological factors. (V, VII)

7.          Increase usage of scientific problem solving. (I-IX)

8.          Prepare written lab reports using appropriate criteria. (I-IX)

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

 

FON100LL  2009 Spring - 9999

Introductory Nutrition Laboratory

 

I.          Introduction to Laboratory Safety and Security

A.        Handling and disposal of sharps

B.        Proper clean up, attire and class behavior

C.        Blood-borne pathogen transmission

II.        Lab Science

A.        Scientific method

B.        Up-to-date research

C.        Laboratory principles and procedures

D.        Materials

E.         Evaluation

F.         Lab report composition

III.       Personal Dietary Assessment

A.        Recording, data entry and analysis

B.        Assessment

1.         Family health history

2.         Online dietary program use

3.         Macronutrient and micronutrient assessment

4.         Fluid analysis

5.         Energy balance

6.         Physical activity assessment

C.        Personal goal setting

D.        Personal dietary intake reanalysis

IV.       Taste Anatomy

A.        Brief review of taste and digestion anatomy and physiology

B.        Evaluation and assessment of taste acuity

C.        Taste and chronic disease relationships

V.        Macronutrients

A.        Carbohydrates

1.         Etiology of diabetes

B.        Lipids

1.         Etiology of heart disease

C.        Protein

VI.       Micronutrients

A.        Etiology of iron deficiency verses iron deficiency anemia

VII.     Body Composition

A.        Anthropometric measurements

1.         Evaluation of body fat by skin fold analysis and bioelectrical impedance.

2.         Calculation of body mass index, ideal body weight and waist-hip ratio.

3.         Energy balance equations

VIII.    Weight Management

IX.       Food Safety

 

 

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