FNUT 1551 - Normal Nutrition
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 05, CRN 41537,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Jessica Romeo
Email: jlromeo02@ysu.edu
Course Description
1551. Normal Nutrition. The fundamentals of normal nutrition as they apply to health; nutritional needs during various stages of the life cycle; dietary guides and their application to the selection of adequate diets; problems of nutritional deficiencies and excesses. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
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| Required | Understanding Nutrition | Whitney & Rolfes |
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 |
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| 8/24 | Course is available to students. Please Introduce yourself and familiarize yourself with the online learning environment and technological requirements. Chapter reading: Overview of Nutrition | ||
| 8/31 | Chapter reading: Planning a Healthy Diet Personal Introduction Discussion Due |
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| 9/7 | Chapter reading: Digestion | ||
| 9/14 | Chapter reading: Carbohydrates Chapter reading: Lipids current Topic in nutrition Discussion Due |
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| 9/21 | Chapter reading: Proteins Low Carbohydrate diet discussion due |
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| 9/28 | First Exam | ||
| 10/5 | Chapter reading: Energy Metabolism Chapter reading: Energy Balance & Body Composition Diet Assignment Part 1 : Personal Profile Due | ||
| 10/12 | Diet Assignment Part 2 - 72 hour food intake due Chapter reading: Weight Management, Eating Disorders Eating Disorder Awareness Discussion Due |
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| 10/19 | Chapter readings: Water Soluble Vitamins Fat Soluble Vitamins Water & Major Minerals The Trace Minerals Supplement Discussion due |
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| 10/26 | Exam 2 | ||
| 11/2 | Chapter reading: Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and body adaptations Diet Assignment Nutrient Report due |
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| 11/9 | Chapter reading: Life Cycle: Pregnancy & Lactation Child & Infant Feeding culture Discussion due |
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| 11/16 | Chapter reading: Life Cycle: Childhood Life Cycle: Adulthood/Later Years Nutrition & Older Adults Discussion due |
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| 11/23 | Chapter reading: Diet and Health Consumer Concerns about food and water Consumer concerns Discussion Due |
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| 11/30 | Diet Assignment Written Summary Paper Due | ||
| 12/7 | Final Exam |
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.