FNUT 1551 - Normal Nutrition
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 04, CRN 41041,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Katheryn Willey
Email: kewilley@ysu.edu
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Understanding Nutrition.17 e or 16 e | Whitney, E., & Rolfes, S. R | 9780357974278 |
Required Textbook:
Whitney, E., & Rolfes, S. R. Understanding Nutrition. Cengage. 17 e or 16 e
Del Pozo, G., Ezan, P., Moubassat, M., & Déchelotte, P. (2024). Does so-called “healthy” content on Instagram display balanced recipes? A pilot study in relation to the risk of unhealthy eating patterns in social network users. Appetite, 200, 107542. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2024.107542
Schutz, Y., Montani, J.-P., & Dulloo, A. G. (2021). Low-carbohydrate ketogenic diets in body weight control: A recurrent plaguing issue of fad diets? Obesity Reviews, 22(S2), e13195. https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.13195
Students are responsible for completing assigned readings according to the course schedule posted in Blackboard.
Additional readings, videos, websites, handouts, and educational materials may be provided through Blackboard throughout the semester.
Students should use credible, evidence-based sources when completing course assignments. Appropriate sources may include peer-reviewed literature and reputable health organizations and government agencies.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapter 1 – An Overview of Nutrition | Module 1: Introduction to Nutrition | Review the syllabus Become familiar with Blackboard and MindTap Complete the course orientation |
| 8/31 | Chapter 2 – Planning a Healthy Diet | Planning a Healthy Diet | Complete Chapter 2 materials |
| 9/7 | Chapter 3 – Digestion, Absorption, and Transport | Digestion, Absorption & Transport | Begin Discussion Board 1: Social Media Influences (Inital post by Wednesday); Two Peer Responses (Sunday) |
| 9/14 | Chapter 4 – The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers | Carbohydrates | Complete Chapter 4 materials Complete chapter activities and review; Due: No major graded assignments |
| 9/21 | Chapter 5 – The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols | Lipids | Complete Chapter 5 materials Complete chapter activities and review Begin preparing for Test 1 Due: No major graded assignments |
| 9/28 | Chapter 6 – Protein: Amino Acids | Protein + Chapters 1-6 Self Review | Complete Chapter 6 materials Review Chapters 1–6 Prepare for Test 1 Due Sunday, October 4 by 11:59 PM: TEST 1 – Chapters 1–6 100 points |
| 10/5 | Chapter 7 – Energy Metabolism | Energy Metabolism | Complete Chapter 7 materials Begin Diet Self-Assessment Part 1 Complete your 3-day food intake record for the 3-Day Average Report Due: No major graded assignments |
| 10/12 | Reading: Chapter 8 – Energy Balance and Body Composition | Energy Balance & Body Composition | This Week: Complete Chapter 8 materials Continue working on Diet Self-Assessment Part 1 Due: No major graded assignments |
| 10/19 | Reading: Chapter 9 – Body Weight and Health | Body Weight & Health | Due Sunday, October 25 by 11:59 PM: Diet Self-Assessment Part 1: 3-Day Average Report 50 points |
| 10/26 | Reading: Chapter 10 – The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C | Water-Soluble Vitamins | This Week: Complete Chapter 10 materials; No formal assignment is due |
| 11/2 | Reading: Chapter 11 – The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K | Fat-Soluble Vitamins | Due Wednesday Discussion Board 2 – Initial Post; Discussion Board 2 – Two Peer Responses (Due Sunday) |
| 11/9 | Review: Chapters 7–11 | Review: Chapters 7–11; Prep for Exam 2 | Due Sunday, November 15 by 11:59 PM: TEST 2 – Chapters 7–11 100 points |
| 11/16 | Reading: Chapter 12 – Water and the Major Minerals Chapter 13 – The Trace Minerals | Water & Minerals | This Week: Complete Chapters 12 and 13 materials Work on Diet Self-Assessment Part 2: Summary/Self-Assessment Due: No major graded assignments |
| 11/23 | Thanksgiving Academic Break Reading: No new required reading Due: NO ASSIGNMENTS DUE | ||
| 11/30 | Reading: Chapter 14 – Fitness: Physical Activity, Nutrients, and Body Adaptations Chapter 18 – Disease Prevention | Fitness & Disease Prevention | Diet Self-Assessment Part 2: Summary/Self-Assessment 50 points Exam 3- Chapters 12, 13, 14 & 18 100 points; All is due Sunday by 11:59 PM: |
| 12/7 | none |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.