Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: ICS-0160 Organization: Penn Foster College Location: Online Length: Self-paced (52 weeks) Dates Offered: 9/1/2021 - 8/31/2024 6/1/2018 - 8/31/2021 11/1/2012 - 5/31/2018 6/1/2007 - 10/31/2012 3/1/1999 - 5/31/2007 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 nutrition Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to provide an introduction to the science of nutrition, including how the human body takes in, breaks down, and uses nutrients. Learning Outcomes: describe how nutrition supports a body's wellness recognize the body's use of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins explain the body's use of water, minerals, and micronutrients discuss what nutritional needs are for a healthy weight and for an athletic lifestyle define food safety and the nutritional needs of humans over a life time prepare a research paper on a nutritional topic demonstrate a high level of inquiry, analytical, and problem-solving skills communicate nutrition information to target audiences demonstrate effective written and interpersonal communication skills demonstrate an understanding of the liberal arts, natural sciences, and social sciences. General Topics: Nutrition and the human body Carbohydrates, fats and proteins Micronutrients, minerals and water Weight controls and nutritional needs Life cycle, food safety, and global nutrition Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Classroom Exercise Lectures Methods of Assessment: Examinations Quizzes proctored exam Minimum Passing Score: 70% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Penn Foster College Foundation Skills in Math (ICS-0244) Intermediate Algebra (ICS-0254) View All Courses Page Content