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Demonstrate knowledge of human nutritional needs and the role of nutrition in improving individual health and the societal economic impact of food choices.
We've all known about nutrition since elementary school, but there are so many news articles and differing opinions from people that it's really hard to pin down what's accurate. I've learned from this class that a lot of nutritional needs are the same for everyone however the way you get different nutrients varies greatly between different people.
Relate technological advancements in medicine and food production to the advancement of the science of human nutrition.
Today we are able to produce more food than is actually needed for one area because of today's technology. We are able to grow, chop, package, and ship food across the world. Whether or not a fruit is in season we can still have it year round.
Explain the impact that the food industry has on human food choices and the subsequent relationship to health and disease at the individual, societal, and environmental level.
A lot of people follow organic or natural foods and see GMOs as evil, but that isn't necessarily the case. If you have cancer or a history of it yourself or family you should go organic for sure.
Provide examples of past and present nutrient and diet trends in modern society and the positive and/or negative implications on human health and the earth’s resources.
The paleo diet was huge in 2016 and the Keto diet is huge in 2020. Both have benefits like weight loss but both focus on meat and vegetables and lack nutrients you don't get normally from those food groups so people need to be aware of their choices and compensate.
Provide examples of positive and negative interactions of humankind with microorganisms regarding sickness, health and food production.
Microorganisms make up our gut health, assist the immune system, and maintain a healthy internal and external environment for our bodies. If out of balance though can cause serious trouble for our health.
Address diet and nutrient issues and concerns for weight control, disease prevention, physical activity, food availability, and biotechnology.
People need to make sure to eat an appropriate amount of calories everyday and spread out throughout their day. Also get at least 30-60 minutes of exercise a day to maintain a healthy weight and muscles. The availability of food is abundant but can be expensive if you choose to eat certain ways so it's also very important to be fiscally responsible.
Make connections between what you studied in this nutrition course with what you’ve learned in other courses at SLCC or before. Make specific references to your work in this class and in the other courses. How did what you learn in the other courses enhance what you learned in nutrition, and vice versa?
I've taken anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and microbiology and all of these classes mention nutrition and certain aspects of nutrition. It has helped a ton to learn nutrition so I can use it to better understand all the classes I've taken and am going to take in the future. The way our bodies interact with itself and build and use energy using the nutrients we get from food. Our bodies use what's readily available to it and will do it's best to compensate what it lacks.
Reflect on how you thought about nutrition before you took this course and how you think about it now that the course is over. Have any of your assumptions or understandings changed? Why? What assignments/activities/readings were influential in this process? How will you approach (course topic) differently in the future?
Before taking this class I always figured I ate fine. Now I realize I need to focus more on adding vegetables to my diet. It's important to eat healthy now even though it isn't easy to afford because I don't want to pay for it when I'm older. And it actually isn't unobtainable as we learned from the $10 challenge assignment. We can get a good haul of fruits and vegetables for the same amount to buy a bag of chips and soda. I just need to always have the energy to cook and shop smart. The body needs building blocks to appropriately build itself up and maintain itself. I've been stocking up and maintaining a good routine and cooking a lot of new meals I never would've thought of trying before. I can basically eat any vegetable if I find the right healthy sauce to pair with it.
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