WELCOME TO NUTRITION 150

Course Introduction

Vegetarian. Vegan. Ketogenic. The Mediterranean Diet. Intermittent Fasting. The Word of Wisdom. Have
you heard of these different types of eating patterns? How do they differ? Are they healthy? Which one
is healthiest? How do you know?

We invite you on a journey this semester to explore the science of nutrition and how to analyze food
and food patterns. We will discover many aspects of food including what happens to food when we eat,
consequences of food choices/behaviors, and take a scientific examination of controversial topics. Food
and nutrition are all around us and affect each of us. We promise you as you prepare and participate in
this class you will gain an understanding of food and nutrition to help you develop personal healthy
eating patterns to improve your health and lifestyle.

Instructor Contact Information

Your Name: Greg Mahrt, MS, RD, CDE

Email:  mahrtg@byui.edu

Phone: 208-496-4502

Office hours:  https://calendly.com/gmahrt/15min (Links to an external site.)

Course Goals & Outcomes

If you fully participate in this course, you will be able to say at the end of the semester:

o I can evaluate nutrition information using established recommendations based on

scientific evidence and Latter-day revelation.

o I can explain the basic roles of nutrients in the body.

o I can assess the nutritional adequacy of dietary intake.

o I can apply nutrition knowledge to promote healthy eating patterns. 

Course Materials

 Textbook: Principles of Nutrition; BYU-Idaho Edition

o You will be given free access to the text directly in the NUTR 150 I-Learn course and do
not need to purchase any additional textbooks for this course.
 o If you would like a paper copy, you can download the file and have it printed and spiral
bound at the Print and Copy Center on campus or any other copy place. Printing in black
and white and double-sided will be the least expensive option.

 NutritionCalc Plus: online access to a dietary analysis program.

o Do Not Purchase! Your BYU-I Student account will automatically be charged $15.10

o To access NutritionCalc Plus for the first time, please view this video and follow
instructions: NutritionCalc Plus (Links to an external site.)

o After you set it up, you can access it through the McGraw-Hill Connect link to the left in
the Navigation tab on Canvas.

 Microsoft Word (Pages, Google Docs or other open software programs are discouraged). 

o As a BYU-Idaho student, you have access to Microsoft Word for free.

 Go to portal.office.com (Links to an external site.) and choose your BYUI email

account (for a free download).

 Select Install Office (upper right-hand corner).

 When it is done downloading you are ready to go to work.

 Perusall (This is an online program you will use to read and comment on the online textbook)

o Before class, your prep assignment will be to read the assigned sections in the textbook
and make at least four comments in Perusall. 

 Comments can be questions, answers to other students questions or comments

on the reading.

 These comments are graded automatically. If you are not receiving the grade
you want, you can continue to make comments until you earn full credit up until
the due date.

Assessment of Learning

During this journey, you will have the opportunity to read and analyze food and nutrition information
and apply it in your life.  As with all classes, there will need to be some type of assessment to determine
if you are learning the concepts and skills.  There will be projects, activities, and five tests (four module
tests and a comprehensive final) that will help us evaluate your progress.

There will also be a preparation survey at the beginning of most classes and a short reflection at the end
of class to help you assess your preparation. The preparations and in-class activities have been designed
to help you gain skills and make connections with the material you have read and your own dietary
choices.

You will have the most success through:

  Completing the preparation activities (readings, Perusall, videos, and quizzes)

 Completing the Weekly Study Guides

 Attending and participating in class

Grading Schemes

Standard BYU-Idaho Grading Scale

Represents excellent understanding, application,

93- and integration of subject material. Able to
100% A skillfully use concepts to analyze/solve complex
90- A- problems. Demonstrates diligent application of
92.9% the Learning Model principles, including the
initiative in serving other students.

87- Represents considerable/ significant

89.9% understanding, application, and incorporation of
B+
83- the material that would prepare you to be
B
86.9% successful in the next level course.
B-
80- Demonstrates professional behavior in course
82.9% participation, attendance, and communications.

77-
79.9% Represents sufficient understanding of subject
C+
73- matter. Sequenced courses could be attempted,
C
76.9% but mastering new materials might prove
C-
70- challenging.
72.9%

67-
69.9% Represents poor performance in understanding
D+
63- and applying course materials. Retaking a course
D
66.9% or remediation may be necessary to prepare for
D-
60- additional instruction in this subject matter.
62.9%

Below Represents failure to meet the requirements of

F
60% the course.

Time Expectations

 NUTR 150 is designed to follow the BYU-Idaho Learning Model. Preparation is an important part
of learning and there are preparation activities posted in I-Learn that need to be completed
 before class. The preparation activities will include readings, videos, and reflections. The primary
purpose of the remote class preparation is to allow more time in our meeting to engage in
discussion and application activities. 

 The BYU-Idaho student workload standard is 3 hours per week per credit hour.  Thus, in a 3-
credit campus course, the student workload would be based on 9 total hours per week. This
includes time spent in preparation, Zoom meetings, assignments/projects, and tests.  

Course Policies

 Attendance

Attendance is important because of what you can gain from the collaboration experience of meeting
together.  Participation points will be given for attending and participating in the live Zoom meetings. 

 Late submissions, grades, and due dates

Late submissions of assignments/projects will be given have 10% of the grade deducted for each day it is
late if prior arrangements with the instructor have not been made. 

If you notice an error in the grade book, please resolve the issue with the instructor within two weeks.
After that, adjustments to grades will not be made. 

University Policies

 Student Honor: A major goal at Brigham Young University Idaho is to provide quality
educational opportunities in a rich spiritual environment. To obtain this desired level of spiritual
influence students are asked to observe all points of the Code of Honor. Please take the time to
review the BYUI Honor Code  (Links to an external site.).

 Academic Honesty: It is a violation of the Honor Code for a student to represent someone else’s
work as his own. It is also a violation of the Honor Code to discuss what was on or not on the
exam with students who have not taken the exam. Please take the time to review the
university’s policy on Academic Honesty  (Links to an external site.).

 Preventing Sexual Harassment: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex

discrimination against any participant in an educational program that receives federal funds,
including federal loans and grants. Title IX also covers student-to-student sexual harassment. If
you encounter unlawful sexual harassment or gender-based discrimination, please contact the
Personnel Office at 208-496-1708.

 Students with Disabilities:  Brigham Young University-Idaho is committed to providing a working

and learning atmosphere that accommodates qualified persons with disabilities. If you have a
disability and require accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Office  (Links to an
external site.) (208) 496-9210. Reasonable academic accommodations are reviewed for all
students who have qualified documented disabilities. Services are coordinated with the students
and instructor by the Disability Services Office.
Resources

BYU-Idaho Support Center

The BYU-Idaho Support Center (BSC) is designed to help any students taking online courses at BYU-
Idaho. If you have questions about any online course or any feedback concerning online courses,
instructors, or your online learning experience please contact the BSC.

BSC Contact Information

 Hours: Monday–Friday, 7 AM – 11 PM, MT; Saturday 11 AM – 11 PM, MT.

 Phone: (208) 496-1411

 Text Messaging: (208) 417-8936

 Email: byuisupportcenter@byui.edu

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