MCCCD Program Description

Introductory Nutrition Laboratory

Course: FON100LL

First Term: 2026 Fall

Laboratory 1.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: Introduction to nutrition using anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary analysis. Includes the use of qualitative and quantitative methodology to determine nutritional status. Emphasis on self-evaluation of energy balance, weight regulation and personal health.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate proper lab safety techniques. (I-VIII) 2. Synthesize assessment data using proper format. (I-VIII) 3. Perform dietary analysis. (III) 4. Apply energy balance principles to nutrition assessment. (III, IV, VI, VII) 5. Evaluate nutrition status. (V, VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Introduction to lab safety A. Biosafety B. Basic attitudes and behaviors for lab safety C. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) II. Lab science A. Scientific method B. Current research C. Lab principles and procedures D. Lab report formatting and elements III. Personal dietary assessment A. Recording, data entry and analysis B. Assessment 1. Family health history 2. Dietary analysis 3. Physical activity C. Personal goal setting and evaluation IV. Taste anatomy A. Review of taste and digestion anatomy and physiology B. Taste and chronic disease relationships V. Implications to health and disease A. Carbohydrates B. Lipids C. Protein D. Micronutrients VI. Body Composition A. Body fat by skin fold analysis and bioelectrical impedance B. Body mass index, ideal body weight and waist-hip ratio C. Energy balance equations VII. Weight Management VIII. Food Safety

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 24, 2025

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