**Disclaimer**

This syllabus is to be used as a guideline only. The information provided is a summary of topics to be covered in the class.
Information contained in this document such as assignments, grading scales, due dates, office hours, required books and materials may be from
a previous semester and are subject to change. Please refer to your instructor for the most recent version of the syllabus.

NTR 241: Human Nutrition

Course and Faculty Information

Course Description:​ Principles of human nutrition. Emphasizes nutrient metabolism and the
relationship between diet and disease.
Credits:​ 3
Prerequisites:​ CHEM 101 or CHEM 113
Instructor: ​Sandra Mayol-Kreiser, PhD, RDN, CNSC
Contact Info:​ Sandra.Mayol-Kreiser@asu.edu
Office Hours:​ By appointment via phone or Zoom

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Identify nutrition related problems and evaluate nutritional intake to determine the risks of
disease and promotion of good health.
2. Evaluate the role of environment plus food and lifestyle choices to develop interventions that
promote wellness.
3. Identify the nutrients, their food sources, and their functions in the body. Identify some of the
chemical and biochemical processes involved in nutrient intake, digestion and absorption of
nutrients and nutrient metabolism.
4. Explain the relationship between nutrition and other factors in maintaining optimal health
throughout the lifecycle.
5. Identify food borne pathogens and the health risks associated with ingestion of these
pathogens.
6. Identify behavioral and social factors contributing to wellness and disease.

Alignment with other outcomes:

● KRDN 1.1 Demonstrate how to locate, interpret, evaluate and use professional literature to
make ethical, evidence-based practice decisions
● KRDN 1.3 Apply critical thinking skills
● KRDN 2.1 Demonstrate effective and professional oral and written communication and
documentation
● KRDN 2.2 Describe the governance of nutrition and dietetics practice, such as the Scope of
Nutrition and Dietetics Practice and the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Nutrition and
Dietetics; and describe interprofessional relationships in various practice settings

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Textbook & Materials
● Thompson JL, Manore MM, Vaughan, LA, ​The Science of Nutrition. ​5th Ed. Glenview, IL:
Pearson Education, Inc.
● MyDietAnalysis.com Access
o Purchase through the ASU Bookstore or at through the Pearson website:
https://media.pearsoncmg.com/bc/abp/mydietanalysis/
● Calculator

Additional publisher’s resources that accompany the text may be purchased separately but are not
required.

Course Access
Your ASU courses can be accessed by both​ ​my.asu.edu​ and​ ​asu.instructure.com/courses​; bookmark
both in the event that one site is down.

Computer Requirements
This is a fully online course; therefore, it requires a computer with internet access and the following
technologies:
● Web browsers (​Chrome​,​ Mozilla Firefox​, or​ Safari​)
● Adobe Acrobat Reader​ (free)
● Adobe Flash Player​ (free)
● Webcam, microphone, headset/earbuds, and speaker
● Microsoft Office (​Microsoft 365 is free​ for all currently-enrolled ASU students)
● Reliable broadband internet connection (DSL or cable) to stream videos.
Note:​ A smartphone, iPad, Chromebook, etc. will not be sufficient for completing your work in ASU
Online courses. While you will be able to access course content with mobile devices, you must use a
computer for all assignments, quizzes, and virtual labs.

Online Instructor
The on-line instructor acts as a course facilitator rather than a classroom teacher. Students, therefore,
assume the responsibility of learning course content through readings, such as textbooks and articles,
watching videos, completing online activities, and by interacting with the instructor through email. The
standard version of the internet course is an alternative, comprehensive instructional delivery system.
As a virtual classroom, it offers Internet access as well as interaction with the instructor and others
enrolled in the on-line section.

I will be your course facilitator for this online class. It is your responsibility to review the syllabus and
course schedule to know what material you should be reviewing each week, when quizzes will be
held, and when assignments are due. Please contact me if you ever need help.

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Quizzes, Assignments & Yellowdig

Application Activities
Students will complete application activities related to the course content. Application activities are
designed to allow students to apply what they’ve learned to real life scenarios.

Nutrition Calculations
Students will complete a short assignment on basic nutrition calculations. The purpose of this
assignment is to increase knowledge and application of these principles which will help students when
completing the Diet Analysis Project.

Diet Analysis Activities

A major aspect of any nutrition class is to examine your own diet and its nutritional adequacy. This
assignment involves keeping a 3-day diet record, entering recorded information utilizing a computer
program and, most importantly, analyzing the results.

Yellowdig

Yellowdig is a social media platform used by ASU for classroom engagement and virtual dialogue on
weekly topic areas. Students will answer one to two Yellowdig prompts each week and respond to one
or more classmates. Late responses, both original and classmate responses, will not be accepted.
Yellowdig points will post in Canvas after the due date for the last Yellowdig assignment of the course.
Students are responsible for keeping track of their Yellowdig points within the Yellowdig platform.

Exams
Exams will not be cumulative, though this course is cumulative in nature and some principles from
previous chapters may carry over. Exams may include multiple choice, true/false, and short answer
questions.

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Course Schedule

Learning Item Open

Chapters Tasks Outcomes Points Due Date Date

Module 1: 10/12 - 10/16

Syllabus & Academic Integrity

5 10/16 10/9
Agreement

Yellowdig: Introduce Yourself 8 10/16 10/10

Application: Nutrition Calculations KRDN 1.3 9

1 and 2
Diet Analysis Reports 10
10/16 10/9
Module 1 Diet Analysis Activity 1, 3, KRDN 1.1 9

Exam 1: Chapters 1 & 2 50

Module 2: 10/17 - 10/23

KRDN 1.1,
Yellowdig: Gluten - Friend or Foe? 8 10/23 10/17
KRDN 1.3

1, 4, KRDN 1.3,
Application: Diabetes 10
KRDN 2.1
3 and 4
Module 2 Diet Analysis Activity 1, 3, KRDN 1.1 10 10/23

Exam 2: Chapters 3 & 4 50

Module 3: 10/24 – 10/30

KRDN 1.1,
Yellowdig: Fat Tax 8 10/30 10/24
KRDN 1.3

1, 3, KRDN 1.1,
Application: Vegetarian Diets 10
KRDN 1.3
5 and 6
Module 3 Diet Analysis Activity 1, 3, KRDN 1.1 16 10/30

Exam 3: Chapters 5 & 6 50

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 Learning
Chapters Tasks Outcomes Points Due Date Open Date

Module 4: 10/31 – 11/6

Yellowdig: ​It’s Your Turn to Teach! KRDN 2.1 8 11/6 10/31

1, 3, 6, KRDN,
4.5, 7, Application: Alcohol & Nutrition 10
1.1, KRDN 1.3
7.5 & 8
11/6
Module 4 Diet Analysis Activity 1, 3, KRDN 1.1 8

Exam 4: Chapters 4.5, 7, 7.5 & 8 50

Module 5: 11/7 – 11/13

Yellowdig: ​Should you supplement? 6, 4, KRDN 1.1 8 11/13 11/7

1, 2, 3, KRDN
9, 10 & Application: Water & Electrolytes 10
1.1, KRDN 1.3
10.5
11/13
Module 5 Diet Analysis Activity 1, 3, KRDN 1.1 11

Exam 5: Chapters 9, 10 & 10.5 50

Module 6: 11/14 – 11/20

Yellowdig: Dairy - is it necessary? 3, KRDN 1.1 8 11/20 11/14

1, 2, 3, KRDN
Application: Iron Deficiency 10
11 & 12 1.1, KRDN 1.3
11/20
Module 6 Diet Analysis Activity 1, 3, KRDN 1.1 11

Exam 6: Chapters 11 & 12 50

Module 7: 11/21 – 12/4

Yellowdig: ​Physical activity &

6, KRDN 1.1 8 12/4 11/21
COVID-19

13, 14.5 5, KRDN 1.3,

Application: Foodborne Illness 10
and 15 KRDN 2.1
12/4
Module 7 Diet Analysis Activity 1, 3, KRDN 1.1 10

Exam 7: Chapters 13, 14.5 & 15 50

Total 565 points

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Grading
Grades are based on points earned, not rounded percentages. Your grade will be determined based
on the following grading schema:

Percent Points Grade

90-100 509-565 A

80-89 452-508 B

70-79 396-451 C

60-69 339-395 D

Below
<339 E
60%

Submitting Assignments
All assignments, unless otherwise announced, MUST be submitted to the designated area of Canvas.
Assignments submitted via email will not be accepted. The instructor is not obligated to grant due date
extensions but may consider doing so when informed prior to the due date and only under extreme
extenuating circumstances. Please see the Late or Missed Assignments and Exams policy below for
more information.

Format:​ Assignments submitted through Canvas must be typed; the format must be a Word
document (.doc/.docx) or a PDF file (.pdf). Software such as Works or Pages are not compatible.
Assignments submitted to Canvas that are hand-written are not accepted and will receive zero (0)
points. As an ASU student, you have access to Microsoft Office 365 for free! You may download this
package at ​https://uto.asu.edu/asu-providing-microsoft-office-365-all-students-faculty-staff​.

It is important to submit assignments on time. Computer issues are not a sufficient reason to expect
an extension on an assignment. These reasons include: “I don’t have a computer,” “my computer had
a virus,” “My internet is not working,” etc. It is recommended that you have a backup in the event of an
unforeseen computer issue. You may access any of the computers on ASU’s campus. Plan on saving
your files of the assignments and keep them throughout the entire semester. Consider using an online
file storage system such as Dropbox.com, Google Drive, or store files on your computer.

While technology issues affecting submissions are not valid excuses for extending deadlines;
however, if the following steps have been followed, an exception might be possible:
1. The student reported the issue to the ASU support/help team and then informs the instructor.
2. A screen shot or some other appropriate documentation is provided to instructor. Note, it is up
to the discretion of the instructor whether the documentation is appropriate or not.
The instructor is informed in a timely manner.

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Assignment due dates follow Arizona Standard time. Click the following link to access the​ Time
Converter​ to ensure you account for the difference in Time Zones. Note: Arizona does not observe
daylight savings time.

Grading Policy & Procedure

Grades reflect your performance on assignments and adherence to deadlines. Grades on
assignments will be available within 1 week of the due date in the Gradebook.

Grading Disputes
Assignments and exams will be graded within one week of submission. Students have seven calendar
days to submit ​written​ justification to challenge a grade; if a written justification is not submitted within
this timeframe, challenges to grades will not be considered. ​It is the student’s responsibility to
keep track of grades in Canvas and Yellowdig​.

Final Grades
Please review the following items in regards to final grades:
● Final grades are based on points earned, not rounded percentages.
● All students begin the course with a letter grade of A. The requirements for the course have
been explained in the syllabus; therefore, it is up to the student to maintain their desired grade
for the course.
● Letter grades do not have a plus or minus designation. Please do not ask the instructor for a
B+, C+, etc.
● The following requests to improve one’s grade are not acceptable:
o Any requests for extra credit or ‘a few extra points’
o Redoing an assignment or project
o Retaking an exam or quiz
o Making up an assignment, project, discussion, quiz or exam
Student’s requesting any of the above, or anything along these lines, will not receive a personalized
response and will instead be referred to this portion of the syllabus.

Please consider what is fair to the class as a whole. It is unfair to ask the instructor for help improving
one’s grade and, as an instructor, it would be unfair to the class if I allowed certain students additional
opportunities.

Satisfactory Y Grade
A Y (Satisfactory) grade is considered the equivalent of a C or better, and is available at the discretion
of the instructor. The Y grade ​is not​ an option for this class.

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Late or Missed Assignments and Exams
Assignments
Unless otherwise stated, all assignments are to be submitted via Canvas by 11:59 pm on the
scheduled due dates.

With the exception of Week 7, late assignments will only be accepted within two days of the
assignment due date. After two days, the student will receive a grade of ‘zero’ for the assignment. A
10% deduction will be applied to the student’s final score for EACH day late. Late assignments WILL
NOT be accepted for Week 7 since final grades are due shortly after the end date of the course.

Late assignments without penalty will not be accepted unless under extreme extenuating
circumstances and with proper documentation provided. Should this occur, an assignment must be
submitted within 5 calendar days. Examples of proper documentation are: medical note from a
licensed provider, a funeral notice, or notice from the court. Documentation must be on original
letterhead, signed, and clearly legible. Non-required cosmetic surgery, routine dental work, family
vacations, lost pets, etc. are not viable reasons for needing a due date extension. A short term,
temporary matter will not be considered an extreme, extenuating circumstance in a situation where a
student had ample time to complete the work. For example, a sore throat on the date the work is due
(for work that has been available a week in advance) will not be accepted as an excuse for late work.

Yellowdig
Yellowdig original and classmate responses are due on the assigned date and time; ​there are no
options for late submissions​.

Quizzes
All exams and quizzes must be completed by 11:59 pm Arizona time on the stated date. Students
must inform the instructor ​prior to​ the exam if an illness or other critical event prevents him/her from
taking the exam as scheduled. Should this occur, appropriate documentation will be required. Please
note, going on vacation is not an appropriate reason to miss a quiz. If you do not communicate with
the instructor and fail to take a quiz, a grade of “0” will be given.

With the exception of Week 7, late quizzes will only be accepted within two days of the due date. After
two days, the student will receive a grade of ‘zero’ for the quiz. A 10% deduction will be applied to the
student’s final score for EACH day late. Late quizzes WILL NOT be accepted for Week 7 since final
grades are due shortly after the end date of the course.

False claims and deceptive documentation are a violation of academic integrity and will be addressed
through standards stated in the Academic Integrity section of the syllabus. Sanctions may consist of a
grade of zero on the work and/or administrative removal from the course.

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Follow the appropriate University policies to request an​ accommodation for religious practices​ or to
accommodate a missed assignment​ due to University-sanctioned activities​.

Opening Assignments, Yellowdig or Quizzes Early

The course dates were specified when you registered for the course; therefore, please do not ask the
professor to open assignments, Yellowdig prompts or quizzes early to accommodate your schedule.
The release dates for all items are specified in the course schedule. If you are planning a vacation or
know of some other event, you will need to make accommodations to ensure you will be able to
complete scheduled work while you are away.

Communicating with the Instructor

This course has a policy for student to faculty communications. When questions arise during the next
seven and a half weeks, please remember to check the following for an answer before emailing your
instructor:

1. Announcements on Canvas
2. Course Schedule
3. Course Syllabus

This policy will help you in potentially identifying answers before the instructor can get back to you and
it also helps instructors from answering similar questions or concerns multiple times. If you do not
understand what is posted, please state what you do not understand in your email to your instructor to
help them answer your concerns in a timely manner. Please include NTR 241 at the beginning of the
subject line on all emails to help your instructor easily see your email.

If you cannot find an answer to your question, please email the instructor so it can be addressed.
Professor Grant will respond to your emails as quickly as possible, but please allow up to 48 hours
during the work week for a response. Emails will not be answered on weekends or holidays.

ASU email is an​ official means of communication​ among students, faculty, and staff. Students are
expected to read and act upon email in a timely fashion. Students bear the responsibility of missed
messages and should check their ASU-assigned email regularly.
All instructor correspondence will be sent to your ASU email account.

COVID-19 Documentation and Reporting

Instructors cannot require students to provide COVID-19 test results. ​If you test positive for
COVID-19, inform the ASU Dean of Students at ​deanofstudents@asu.edu​ immediately. ​Students
should notify the Dean of Students regardless of whether they are an online only or on-ground
student.

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Staff in the Dean of Students office will serve as your point of contact for the duration of the isolation
period and will help coordinate campus services (e.g. housing, counseling, class absence
notifications). ​If you disclose a positive test for COVID-19 to your instructor, they are obligated
to report your status to the Dean of Students for support.

ASU Online Course Policies

View the ​ASU Online Course Policies

Student Success
To be successful:
● check the course daily
● read announcements
● read and respond to course email messages as needed
● complete assignments by the due dates specified
● communicate regularly with your instructor and peers
● create a study and/or assignment schedule to stay on track

Syllabus Disclaimer
The syllabus is a statement of intent and serves as an implicit agreement between the instructor and
the student. Every effort will be made to avoid changing the course schedule but the possibility exists
that unforeseen events will make syllabus changes necessary. Remember to check your ASU email
and the course site often.

Copyright
This syllabus and all other course materials (powerpoint slides, handouts, assignments, quizzes,
exams, digital recordings, etc.) are the intellectual property of Arizona State University and are not to
be publicly distributed or otherwise commercialized since these materials are copyright protected.
Publishing, uploading, linking, redistributing, and/or downloading course material may subject
students to penalties for academic misconduct. Such materials are for sole use in that designated
semester. It cannot be used in any other form unless via a written statement of approval from the
instructor of record. Commercial note taking services are prohibited without written permission from
the instructor of record in accordance with ACD 304-06 available at
http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd304-06.html​. This includes powerpoint slides and powerpoint
slides with audio.

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