Expectations, Goals and Objectives for week #1 (Jan. 19 - 24)

Explain the connection between nutrition and chronic disease.
Define and identify the major macronutrients and micronutrients.
Summarize the purpose of the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) values.
Distinguish between the different types of DRI values and what each represents.
Understand/explain the basis of the scientific method and how it is used in nutrition research.
Describe three types of experimental design and the primary advantages of each.
Describe reliable sources of nutrition information.
Know the 8 components of nutrition. That document is Here
Describe global prevalence trends of diabetes
Explain what happens when sensitivity to insulin is impaired
Explain the difference between diabetes and prediabetes
List health issues that are common in people with poorly controlled diabetes

This weeks reading assignment

Chapter 1: The Science and Scope of Nutrition

Exploring the Science of Nutrition: A new field in nutrition research is revealing surprising details about how food affects our genes.

Assignments due this week