Nutrition Syllabus

Nutrition and Dietary Guidelines Course

Course Title	[COURSE TITLE]
Course Code	[COURSE CODE]
Instructor Name	[YOUR NAME]
Email	[YOUR EMAIL]
Office Hours	[OFFICE HOURS]
Class Location	[CLASS LOCATION]
Class Time	[CLASS TIME]
Class Duration	[DATE] - [DATE]

1. Course Description

This course, offered by [YOUR COMPANY NAME], is designed to deliver a comprehensive understanding of the essential principles of nutrition and dietary guidelines. It’s aimed at instructors and students who wish to deepen their knowledge and skills in this field. The curriculum includes a variety of critical topics ranging from dietary planning to nutritional science.

2. Instructor Information

Instructor: [YOUR NAME]
Contact: [YOUR EMAIL]

3. Learning Objectives

Understand the key principles of nutrition and dietary guidelines.
Develop person-centric dietary plans based on nutritional needs.
Analyze the impact of nutrition on the human body.
Apply nutritional knowledge to advise others on healthy eating habits.
Acquire skills to continuously update self with evolving nutritional sciences.

4. Course Schedule

Week	Topics	Activities
1-2	Introduction to Nutrition	Lectures, Readings, Group Discussion
3-4	Dietary Planning	Group Projects, Individual Tasks
5-6	Vitamin & Mineral Essentials	Quiz, Readings
7-8	Role of Nutrition in Body Functioning	Presentations, Case Study Analysis
9-10	Latest Trends in Nutritional Science	Research Project, Final Exam

5. Required Readings and Materials

Nutrition: Science and Applications by Lori A. Smolin & Mary B. Grosvenor
Understanding Nutrition by Eleanor Noss Whitney & Sharon Rady Rolfes
Journals on Recent Advances in Nutrition
Nutrition and Diet Therapy by Ruth A. Roth & Kathy L. Wehrle
Online Resources: ChooseMyPlate.gov, Nutrition.org, etc.

6. Assignments and Assessments

Weekly reflections on lecture topics and readings
Individual research project on a chosen topic in nutrition
Group project to design a dietary plan for a specific demographic
Midterm quiz to evaluate theoretical knowledge
Final exam covering all course content

7. Course Policy

Attendance: All classes are mandatory unless excused in advance.
Late Assignments: Submissions after due dates will result in a grade reduction unless prior permission is obtained.
Plagiarism: Strict action shall be taken against any form of plagiarism.
Participation: Regular participation in discussions and group activities is important for learning.
Respect: Mutual respect for all class members is expected.

8. Grading Policy

Criteria	Percentage
Individual Assignments	30%
Group Projects	20%
Class Participation	10%
Midterm Quiz	15%
Final Exam	25%
Total	100%

9. Course Evaluation

At the end of the course, students will have the opportunity to provide feedback through a course evaluation. This evaluation will be anonymous and will cover various aspects of the course including:

Instructor effectiveness and communication
Clarity and organization of course material
Relevance and usefulness of assignments and assessments
Overall satisfaction with the course

The feedback obtained through the course evaluation will be used to improve the course for future iterations and ensure that it continues to meet the needs of students effectively.

Disclaimer

It is within the realm of possibility that this syllabus may undergo modifications, be updated, or altered. The reasons for these potential changes could be diverse, ranging from the overall progress of the class and the pace at which the curriculum is being absorbed, to unexpected circumstances or disruptions that could necessitate a change in the planned course structure, or even depending upon the discretion and professional judgement of the instructor. Any such changes or diversions from the outlined syllabus, if they occur, will be communicated in a clear, transparent, and timely manner well in advance.