NFSC 315 - Nutrition During the Lifecycle
This syllabus covers the general subject matter and format for the course but does not apply to any specific semester. For information about this course for a particular semester please contact the course Instructor. Syllabi for all courses in the Department of Nutrition and Food Science are subject to change at any time per decision of the Instructor. The Instructor for the course may also change at the discretion of the Department of Nutrition and Food Science.
Objectives
- To comprehend how development occurs throughout life.
- To know the nutritional requirements of each age group in the human.
- To apply knowledge of nutritional needs of age groups to their dietary needs and food choices.
- To Evaluate dietary or nutrient intake and recommend improvements, if needed.
Required Materials
Brown J E. Nutrition Through the Life Cycle, First Edition. IE Edition (2002).
Instructor
Dr. Robert T. Jackson
Associate Professor
0119A Skinner Building
(301) 405-4533
bojack@umd.edu
Class Schedule
| Week # | Lecture | Readings |
| Week 1 | Class Introduction The Nutrients - Review Nutrition in the Life Span |
Pgs 2-32 |
| Week 2 | Changing Nutrient Needs During Lifecycle Nutritional Status & Assessment |
Pgs 2-32, 29-31 |
| Week 3 | Physiological Adjustments During Pregnancy Fetal Growth and Development Nutrition Needs and Weight Changes During Pregnancy |
Pgs 62-79, 80-101 |
| Week 4 | Nutrient Needs & Deficiencies Food Choices and Health During Pregnancy |
Pgs 80-101, 102-116 |
| Week 5 | EXAMINATION 1 High Risk Pregnancies |
Pgs 108-131 |
| Week 6 | Nutrition Intervention and Pregnancy Outcomes Lacation: Anatomy and Physiolony Composition of Breast Milk |
Pgs 108-131, 139-147 |
| Week 7 | Breastfeeding: Pros and Cons Food Choices During Lacation Risks of Breastfeeding |
Pgs 136-163, 170-186 |
| Week 8 | Nutrition During Infancy Growth and Development Feeding Infants: First Year High Risk Infants |
Pgs 192-216, 221-238 |
| SB | SPRING BREAK | SPRING BREAK |
| Week 9 | Child Growth: Nutrition Needs & Assessment Nutrition of Pre-School and School Aged Children Interventions for Children |
Pgs 242-265 & 284-304, 270-279 & 307-321 |
| Week 10 | EXAMINATION 2 Nutrition and Chronic Disease |
Pgs 452-464 |
| Week 11 | Nutrition & Adolescence Adolescent Eating and Food Choices Adolescent Nutritional Status and Interventions |
Pgs 326-351, 356-373 |
| Week 12 | Nutrient Needs and Nutrient Status Nutrition and Fitness: High Risk Groups |
no readings |
| Week 13 | Management of Eating Disorders Aging and Adult Nutrition Changing Food Choices and Activity |
Pgs 367-373, 384-404 |
| Week 14 | Nutrition & Drug Interactions Elderly Nutrition & Interventions |
Pgs 422-476 |
| Week 15 | Review for Final Examination | no readings |
Grading and Evaluation
| 2 exams (each 100 points) | 200 |
| Cumulative Final Exam | 150 |
| 4-Dietary Case Studies (@ 30 pts) | 120 |
| Total points | 470 |
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F < 60%
For more information, contact Dr. Robert Jackson
Last updated: 10/5/2006