DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN NUTRITION AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

The University of Alabama

Fall 2008

 

 

Course number and title:       NHM 561-01 and NHM 561-921  Advanced Nutrition:  Vitamins and Minerals

 

Course description:                Metabolism and functions of vitamins and minerals in           physiological processes.

 

Credit hours:                          Total 3

 

Schedule:                                T-TR 3:30-4:45 P.M.

 

Instructor:                              Yasmin Neggers, Dr. PH, R.D.

 

Office:                                     206-H Doster

 

Telephone number:                348-4706

 

e-mail:                                     yneggers@ches.ua.edu ( best way to contact me)

                                            I do not use BAMA e-mail

 

Office hours:                           To be announced

 

Prerequisites:                         Minimum of one nutrition course, biochemistry and/or permission.

 

 

Course objectives:

 

1.    To describe the physiological functions, metabolism, dietary requirements, deficiency symptoms, and food sources of the following vitamins and minerals:  ascorbic acid, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B12, folacin, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, calcium, sodium, potassium, selenium, iron, iodine, zinc, and fluoride.

 

2.    To describe and interpret current research in the area of vitamins and minerals.

 

Course Evaluation:

 

       Tests (3)                  75%

      

       Final                       25%

 

      

 

Required text(s) and/or major references:

 

Required text:                 Present Knowledge in Nutrition, Volume 1. Ninth

                                      edition. ILSI Press. 2006.

 

Optional reference:        Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease.                                                            Shills, Olson, Shike and Ross, editors. 10th edition,              

                                      2006. Lippincott, Willam and Wilkes Publishers.

 

 

 

 

Class notes:

 

Are posted on:

 

          www.ches.ua.edu

         

           Course listings/syllabi  fall 08

           NHM 561-01 / 921 

 

Academic misconduct:

         

          All acts of dishonesty in any academic work constitute academic misconduct.  This includes, but is not necessarily limited to cheating and plagiarism.  The Code of Academic Conduct and Academic Misconduct Disciplinary Procedures will be followed in the event that academic misconduct occurs.  Students should refer to the Student Affairs Handbook which can be obtained from the Student Life Office in Ferguson Center.

 

          Standard 8 of this document states, "The American Dietetic Association member conducts him/herself with honesty, integrity, and fairness."  Understanding the importance of honesty and integrity at the level of student preparation to the viability of each professional and the profession, the Coordinated Program in Dietetics at The University of Alabama supports this Standard wholeheartedly.  To this end, any student enrolled in the Coordinated Program in Dietetics who is found guilty of any act of academic misconduct will be immediately removed from the program, as well as subject to the penalties imposed according to the guidelines of The University of Alabama Academic Misconduct Disciplinary Policy.

 

 

Early administration of final exams:

 

          The Department of Human Nutrition and Hospitality Management follows the schedule of examinations printed in the schedule book.  The policy of The University of Alabama is not to allow the early administration of final exams.  The Department adheres to this policy.

 

Make-up exam policy:

 

          Make-up exams are highly discouraged.  They will be given only to those students who were excused prior to the time the exam was scheduled.  Taking a make-up exam is a privilege, not a right, and will be granted only in rare circumstances.  In most cases, make-up exams will be given during the scheduled final exam period.

 

Attendance policy:        Required

Tentative Outline

 

NHM 561

 

Fall  2008

 

 

Aug. 21                          Course Introduction

 

 

Aug. 26, 28                    Vitamin C

 

 

Sep 2                             Vitamin B6

 

                                     

Sept.  4, 9, 11                Folic acid

 

 

Sept. 16, 18                   Vitamin B12

 

 

Thurs. .Sept. 23            Test 1 (Vitamins C, B6 and Folic acid)

 

 

Sept. 25, 30                   Niacin, Thiamin, Riboflavin

 

 

Oct 2, 7, 14                    Vitamin A

 

 

Oct 9                              Fall break

 

                          

Oct   16                          Vitamin D                          

 

 

Tue. Oct. 21                Test II ( Vitamins B12, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin 

                                      and vitamin A)

 

                                      

Oct. 23,  28                    No class (read pantothenic acid and biotin)

 

                                     

                                                                               

Oct 30                           Vitamin D

 

 

Nov. 4                            Vitamin E

 

       

Nov. 6                            Vitamin K

 

 

Nov. 11, 13, 18                Calcium

 

 

Thurs.  Nov. 20             Test III (Vitamins D, E and K)

 

 

Nov. 25                          Iron                       

 

 

Nov. 27                          Thanksgiving

 

 

Dec 2, 4                         Iron

                                   

 

 

                                     

Final Examination        Fri. Dec. 12th, 7:00-9:30 P.M.