Course Schedule
Spring 2026
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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 8 weeks
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April 6- May 3
April 6- May 3
The first 4 weeks of the "regular" quarter.
BUT....Nutrition 10 will open during these 4 weeks, starting Monday Jan 5
Use this time to get a HEAD START on the course content so things will be less intense/more relaxed during the official 8 weeks of this course
Week 1: May 4-10
Week 1: May 4-10
Topics
Topics
Introduction
Nutritional Status
Evaluating Information Research
Reading Assignments
Reading Assignments
VL #1 (Virtual Lecture, on Canvas)
Tests and Due Dates
Tests and Due Dates
THURSDAY 11:55 pm: The deadline to complete Welcome to Nutrition 10 Survey (WITH a VIDEO COMMENT), hold your spot in NUTR 10
SATURDAY: The deadline to earn Pronto Points
SUNDAY 11:55 pm:
Orientation Quiz Closes
Week 2: May 11-17
Week 2: May 11-17
Topics
Topics
What is a healthy diet?
Energy Calculations Understanding Food Labels
Reading Assignments
Reading Assignments
VL #2
Tests and Due Dates
Tests and Due Dates
WEDNESDAY
The last day to drop this class, without a W
THURSDAY
Part 1 of the Diet Assignment is DUE
Week 3: May 18-24
Week 3: May 18-24
Topics
Topics
Carbohydrates
Fats
Reading Assignments
Reading Assignments
VL #3
VL #4
Tests and Due Dates
Tests and Due Dates
WEDNESDAY
TEST 1
THURSDAY
Part 2 of the Diet Assignment is DUE
Week 4: May 25-31
Week 4: May 25-31
Topics
Topics
Protein
Reading Assignments
Reading Assignments
VL#5
Tests and Due Dates
Tests and Due Dates
MONDAY
Memorial Day
TUESDAY
The Asynchronous Discussion CLOSES
WEDNESDAY
TEST 2
Week 5: June 1-7
Week 5: June 1-7
Topics
Topics
Phytochemicals, Digestion & Alcohol
The Western Diet and Chronic Diseases: Heart Disease, Cancer,
Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
Reading Assignments
Reading Assignments
VL #6
VL #7
Tests and Due Dates
Tests and Due Dates
MONDAY
TEST 3
WEDNESDAY
Part 3 of the Diet Assignment is DUE
FRIDAY
TEST 4
Week 6: June 8-14
Week 6: June 8-14
Topics
Topics
Issues around Body Weight
Vitamins & Minerals
Water
Reading Assignments
Reading Assignments
VL #8
VL #9
Tests and Due Dates
Tests and Due Dates
TUESDAY
Part 4 of the Diet Assignment is DUE
WEDNESDAY
TEST #5
THURSDAY
Feedback Survey closes
FRIDAY
Last day to drop (with a W)
SUNDAY
Part 5 of the Diet Assignment is DUE
Week 7: June 15-21
Week 7: June 15-21
Topics
Topics
Dietary Supplements
Fortified Foods
Organic Foods
Food Choices & the Environment
Putting it All Together
Meal Planning 101
Reading Assignments
Reading Assignments
VL #10
VL #11
This is the Last VL and it's short
Tests and Due Dates
Tests and Due Dates
WEDNESDAY
TEST 6
THURSDAY
Part 6 of the Diet Assignment is DUE
Week 8: June 22-25
Week 8: June 22-25
Final Exams Week
Good Luck in ALL of your Final Exams!
There is No Final Exam in NUTR 10 -- but there is the last Test
Topics
Topics
NONE
Reading Assignments
Reading Assignments
NONE
Tests and Due Dates
Tests and Due Dates
TUESDAY
Last day to submit:
Part 6 of Diet Assignment Late (with points deducted)
Extra Credit Reflections
WEDNESDAY
TEST 7
Have a Wonderful Quarter!
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