MCCCD Program Description

Principles of Human Nutrition Laboratory

Course: FON241LL

First Term: 2007 Fall

Laboratory 1 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 2.4 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Self-evaluative laboratory experience to complement FON241, Principles of Human Nutrition using anthropometric, biochemical, and dietary analysis. Includes the use of qualitative and quantitative methodology to determine nutritional status and evaluate methodological applications

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate proper laboratory safety techniques. (I) 2. Record, tabulate, compute, analyze, and present lab data. (II-VII) 3. Comprehend and perform dietary analysis used to assess nutrient intake. (III) 4. Comprehend and perform anthropometric measurements used to analyze body composition. (III, VII) 5. Comprehend and perform biochemical measurements used to analyze nutritional status. (II-VII) 6. Interpret and apply measurements, models, and indices and relate them to health and nutrition status. (II-VII) 7. Appreciate the role of scientific nutrition studies in establishing fundamental nutrition principles. (I-VII)
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. Handling and disposing of sharps B. Handling spills C. Proper lab attire, clean up, and behavior D. Preventing transmission of pathogens II. Lab Science A. Scientific method B. Science progresses C. Lab principles and procedures D. Materials E. Evaluation F. Components of a well-written lab report III. Dietary Assessment A. Records and reports 1. diet and activity B. Assessments 1. health risk assessment 2. MyPyramid self analysis 3. Macronutrient assessment 4. Vitamin and mineral assessment 5. Fluid and beverage assessment 6. Body weight/energy balance and physical activity assessment C. MyPyramid goal setting D. Reanalysis and documenting goal progress IV. Digestion A. Brief anatomy and physiology review B. Assessing and evaluating taste sensitivity V. Macronutrients A. Carbohydrates 1. pathophysiology of diabetes a. analysis of blood glucose b. carbohydrate computation of diabetes 1). diet planning B. Lipids 1. pathophysiology of vascular disease a. analysis of total and HDL, cholesterol, and triglycerides 1). calculate LDL level using Friedewald equation C. Protein 1. body protein and skeletal muscle 2. assessing and evaluating serum body protein 3. assessment of nitrogen balance VI. Metabolism and Body Composition VII. Weight Management 1. Diabetes 2. Hypoglycemia

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 3/27/2007

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