Nutrition 62G
dieting: Sifting Fact from Fiction
A Late Start, Accelerated 8 week Course
De Anza College
Winter 2026
Feb 2 - Mar 26 (but will Open 4 weeks early, on Jan 5)
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Welcome!
Hello! I'm Anna Miller, your instructor for Dieting: Sifting Fact from Fiction.
This class will undoubtedly affect how you think weight loss and dieting
My hope is you will be able to apply what you learn in this course to your personal life.
I look forward to meeting you online soon!
Cheers,
Anna Miller
You are welcome to call me AnnaPronouns: she/her/hers
Please watch this short video to get started.And then explore this page and the other pages in this syllabus.
About this Syllabus
About this Syllabus
This syllabus contains essential information to help you. It is provided as a website so you can easily access it from the internet. Bookmark it on your phone or computer so it's easy to find when you need to.
If you would like to read, save and/or print the syllabus in a more traditional format (all text, no photos, videos or graphics) click on the button below.
Your diet is a bank account. Good food choices are good investments
~Bethany Frankel
Body weight and weight loss are very personal topics. We often have complex relationships with food and our body weight. I invite you to have an open mind as you explore the dynamic, powerful and meaningful topics in this course.
In this class you will learn many things that can help a person to lose weight, maintain weight, or not gain weight. But it does not contain everything there is to know about this topic.
Be clear: This 1 unit course does NOT cover basic nutrition.
You will NOT learn what a healthy diet is in this course, or how to create a healthy diet for yourself. (You will learn that topic in a basic introductory nutrition course, like Nutrition 10 Contemporary Nutrition at DeAnza college.)
Below is a short, fun and informative videos to whet your appetite for learning about dieting.
Watching is totally optional.
How This Course Works
How This Course Works
(More information is found in the next section of this syllabus Course Essentials)
(More information is found in the next section of this syllabus Course Essentials)
An Overview
An Overview
This 8 week course is organized into 8 Weekly Modules. Each Week's Module begins on a Monday and ends on the following Sunday night.
This is a fully online, asynchronous course. It resides on the course management system, Canvas. There are no class meetings or lectures to attend
The course officially begins Monday Feb 2. However, it will open 4 weeks early, on Jan 5th. It ends Thursday March 26
If you register for this class before Feb 2, you'll be able to get a head start and read some of the course content. That is a GREAT idea -- it will spread the time you spend on this course over 9, 10, or 12 weeks instead of 8.
FYI: This is not a self-paced course
If you need accommodations or services due to a disability, register with the Disability Support Services: https://www.deanza.edu/dsps/dss/
How To Get Into the Course
How To Get Into the Course
Sign In
Sign In
To access Nutrition 62G on Canvas you will sign into MyPortal. Jan 5th (4 weeks before the official start date)
Need Help with Canvas?
Need Help with Canvas?
If you have trouble signing in or experience technical issues with Canvas, click the button below for support services.
Anna's Tips for Success in Nutrition 62G
Anna's Tips for Success in Nutrition 62G
- Have Realistic Expectations
Expect to spend on average 2-3 hours a week on this course . It takes time (and patience) to learn
The quarter is VERY short -- It goes by fast. If you start this course on the official start day, know that the 8 weeks go by VERY quickly. You'll need to jump right in and get started in the first week. You won't have the luxury to ease into the course.
But...if you start the course early, you WILL be able to ease into it and that will make those 8 weeks less intense
- Get Organized with your Time
Create a routine and schedule for yourself: Set aside a chunk of time on specific days of the week at specific times to dedicate solely to this course.
- Be Proactive
Strive to stay on top of Nutrition 62G from Week1
Log onto the course every Monday. Start on the Homepage. This is a great place to get a quick snapshot of what's going on in Nutrition 62G. (Starting in Week 2 of the official 8 week quarter, each Monday there will be a new Homepage with useful information for the week ahead)
Then, click on "Modules", which gives you a Table of Contents for the course. Go to the current week's Module. This will have all you need for that week. FYI: In Week 1 you'll first go to the Orientation Module and then progress to Week 1 Module.
Put the quiz close dates and the due date for the one small assignment onto your personal calendar
Ask Questions whenever something is not clear
- Use Anna's Bi-weekly TO DO Lists
Every Friday and Monday you will receive an announcement with a weekend or week's TO DO list. Use them to help you stay on task. But these lists are very short since this is only a 1 unit course
- Read ALL of the Anna's Announcements
Lots of useful, important and valuable information is communicated in them. Read them; don't skim !
- Save the Syllabus onto your desktop
(or print the pdf version and keep it handy). Refer to it regularly to answer questions you may have
- Turn on the Canvas Notifications for Submission Comments and Conversation Message
Set your Preferences on Canvas to turn on at least some e-mail or push Notifications on Canvas. Selecting Submission Comments means you will be notified as soon as a comment has been left for you (for example, with a score or grade). Sometimes a comment will be telling you that further action needs to be taken. That is information you need to know ASAP. Selecting Conversation Message means you will be notified when you have a message in your Inbox.
Yes, you might find yourself confused, but help IS here!
Yes, you might find yourself confused, but help IS here!
How to Get your Questions Answered
How to Get your Questions Answered
Post your Questions on Canvas
Post your Questions on Canvas
The Canvas Discussion called Have a Question? Ask it HERE is where you can ask questions. It is located in various places on Canvas (on the NUTR 62G Homepage, in the module Your Course Toolkit, in the Orientation Module)
THIS is the place to ask ALL questions about the course content, quizzes and the assignment etc.
Message me Only For private questions
Message me Only For private questions
You can message me in 2 places:
E-mail: milleranna@fhda.edu. Please write "NUTR62G" in the subject line
The Canvas Inbox
I usually reply within 24 hours
Please do NOT message me with questions about the course content, quizzes, diets, etc. Those questions should be asked in the Canvas Discussion Have a Question? Ask it HERE
Here's How You Can Reach Me
Here's How You Can Reach Me
Office Hours - on Zoom
Office Hours - on Zoom
Mondays and Fridays 11 am - 1 pm and by appointment on other days/times. Use THIS LINK to drop in on my Zoom Office Hours
No appointment is necessary for the drop in office hours
FYI: I will NOT be in my office on campus this quarter and I don't check voicemail messages
Direct Message me
Direct Message me
I can be reached via e-mail: milleranna@fhda.edu or by using the Canvas Inbox.
Please ONLY direct message me for private, personal questions. Questions about the course and nutrition should ONLY be posted on Canvas in the Have a Question? Discussion.
The Big Picture
The Big Picture
I know that students in this class are here for a variety of reasons. Some of you are interested in your own weight loss goals. Some of you are hoping to just learn more about this topic for your future. Or to be supportive of someone in you life who wants to lose weight. Some of you aspire to become personal trainers and you know this topic will be important for you in your professional futures. Ditto for future nurses. Some of you might just be super curious and want to learn a little more about nutrition. And a few of you are here because you need 1 more unit for your course load.
You ARE a diverse group of students.
Whatever your reasons for taking this class, I believe there is a lot to learn in this class that will be personally relevant to you, either now or in your future.
I will do my best to provide a course that has concrete value.
Expectations!
Expectations!
What you can expect from me
What you can expect from me
I will provide you with a clear, organized online course that is designed to help you succeed, with ample resources and clear expectations
I will treat you with dignity and respect
I will try to be available when you need to communicate to me. I will reply to your e-mails, messages or questions posted in a timely manner (within 48 hours, but usually sooner). I will answer all pertinent questions you have
I will let you know what material will be on the quizzes; I will notify you of any changes in the reading assignments, the dates of quizzes or when the assignment is due.
I will offer support and encouragement as you strive to learn and understand the concepts of nutrition. I will show compassion and understanding if you experience struggles or difficulties
I will work hard and diligently to help you succeed in this class
I won't be perfect. I am human and will make mistakes at times. I will view mistakes as an opportunity to learn and grow.
I will give you the benefit of the doubt. I will trust you. I will not judge you. Ever.
I will believe in you, 100%.
I will always be honest with you.
What I will expect from you
What I will expect from you
You will regularly log onto the course and strive to be an active participant in this course
You will do your best to stay on top of the course, devoting sufficient time engaged in learning the course content and completing academic tasks
You will be open to communicating with me so I will know and understand how I can support and assist you
You will treat me and your peers with dignity and respect
You will uphold academic integrity, always
You will do your best to be patient with technology! If we encounter problems, we'll figure out how to fix them together
You will not judge me or your peers (or yourself!)
You will remember that learning is a process, and a partnership between you and me
You will forgive yourself if you make mistakes. You will remember that mistakes are opportunities to learn
You will always be honest with me
Quick Links
Quick Links
Please be aware that this course does not cover the topic of eating disorders.
However this course could be helpful to anyone who is experiencing disordered eating (you'll learn what that is) or is at risk of developing disordered eating or an eating disorder.
I wish to express my gratitude to Michelle Picansky-Brock for her workshop How to Create a Liquid Syllabus. I also acknowledge the many sources of inspiration from the numerous examples of Liquid Syllabi I viewed. And I thank Prof Kelley -- your youtube video How to Build a Liquid Syllabus using Google Sites was immensely helpful.
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