Course Schedule 


Summer 2024

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In addition to the course schedule, the link below includes a one page Quarter at a Glance, 

a calendar for the 6 weeks

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Week 1: July 1 - 7


Topics

What is a "healthy weight"? Causes of weight gain                 Energy balance

Reading Assignments

VL #1 (Virtual Lecture, on Canvas)

From Thin for Life:

Introduction, chapter 1, 

pages 45-46

Due Dates

WEDNESDAY NIGHT:

Deadline to complete the 2 tasks to hold your spot in NUTR 62G


SUNDAY NIGHT: 

Week 2: July 8 - 14


Topics

Fad Diets

Reading Assignments

VL #2 

From Thin for Life: 

Chapters 2 & 3

Due Dates

Quiz #1 opens Monday


SUNDAY NIGHT: 

Week 3: July 15-21


Topics

Diet vs Non-Diet Approaches

Mindful Eating

Creating a Weight Loss Plan

Reading Assignments

VL #3

From Thin for Life: Chapter 4

Due Dates

Quiz #2 opens Monday


SUNDAY NIGHT: 


Week 4: July 22-28

There are 2 VLS this week


Topics

The Role of Exercise 






Emotional Eating



Reading Assignments

VL #4

From Thin for Life: Chapter 7


VL #5

From Thin for Life: 

Chapter 6 & 8


Due Dates

Quiz #3 opens Monday 


SUNDAY NIGHT: 

Week 5: 

July 29 - Aug 4

There are 2 quizzes open this week



Topics


Identifying Obstacles  Brainstorming Strategies

What it takes to Lose Weight for good

Reading Assignments


VL #6

From Thin for Life:

Chapter 5, 9  & 10

Due Dates

Quiz #4 AND Quiz #5 open Monday morning


SUNDAY NIGHT: 

Quiz #4 AND #5 close 

Week 6: Aug 5-9


Topics

There is no additional course content




Reading Assignments

There are no additional reading assignments


Due Dates

Quiz #6 opens Monday 


TUESDAY:

Action Plan is due 


THURSDAY:

Have a Wonderful Summer Quarter!