Nutrition Tools and Scientific Foundations

This course is part of Foundations of Nutrition Science & the Dietary Guidelines Specialization

Instructor: Macmillan Learning

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

1 hour to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Evaluate nutrition information, interpret diet-analysis reports, and apply nutrient and energy recommendations.

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Build a foundation in nutrition science and learn to evaluate the information behind everyday food choices. Drawing on content from Jamie Pope and Steven Nizielski, authors of Scientific American Nutrition for a Changing World, published by Macmillan Learning, this introductory course connects nutrients, energy, and dietary recommendations with practical nutrition activities.

You will examine how food supplies nutrients and energy, how malnutrition relates to nutrition status, and how intake recommendations distinguish adequate and safe levels. You will also learn how nutrition science informs dietary guidance and how to assess the credibility of nutrition information. Through readings and practical activities, you will connect scientific principles with food-choice decisions. The course includes approximately six hours of learning material. This course is part of the Foundations of Nutrition Science & the Dietary Guidelines Specialization and can also be taken independently.

Description: This module introduces the science and scope of nutrition, including nutrients and energy, malnutrition, nutrient and energy recommendations, nutrition science, credible nutrition information, health goals, and assessment of the North American diet. You will examine how nutrition information is developed and evaluated and how dietary recommendations are framed. The module also applies these concepts through interactive assignments and real-world activities.

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9 readings10 assignments

9 readingsTotal 29 minutes

Introducing the Science of Nutrition1 minute
Food Provides Nutrients and Energy4 minutes
What Is Malnutrition?2 minutes
Nutrient Intake Recommendations5 minutes
Energy Recommendations5 minutes
Nutrition Science in Action6 minutes
Credible Sources of Nutrition Information3 minutes
Health Goals for Americans1 minute
Assessing the North American Diet2 minutes

10 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

The Science and Scope of Nutrition Graded Assignment15 minutes
Introducing the Science of Nutrition Practice Assignment5 minutes
Food Provides Nutrients and Energy Practice Assignment5 minutes
What Is Malnutrition? Practice Assignment5 minutes
Nutrient Intake Recommendations Practice Assignment5 minutes
Energy Recommendations Practice Assignment5 minutes
Nutrition Science in Action Practice Assignment5 minutes
Credible Sources of Nutrition Information Practice Assignment5 minutes
Health Goals for Americans Practice Assignment5 minutes
Assessing the North American Diet Practice Assignment5 minutes

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