This book is organized using a functional approach, which means that the material is organized around physiological functions, such as fluid and electrolyte balance, antioxidant function, bone health, energy, digestion, and metabolism instead of organizing it strictly by nutrient. A primary goal of this text is to provide you with information backed by nutritional science and with a variety of resources that use scientific evidence to optimize health and prevent disease.
Type of Material:
Open (Access) Textbook
Recommended Uses:
Self-paced reinforcement of classroom material, or self-paced overview for anyone who wants to learn more about nutrition science
Technical Requirements:
Used on Google Chrome
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Provide information backed by nutritional science and various resources that use scientific evidence to optimize health and prevent disease.
Learn that many conditions and deadly diseases can be prevented by good nutrition.
Recognize the many other determinants of health and disease.
Explain The powerful tool of scientific investigation is used to design dietary guidelines and recommendations that will promote health and prevent disease.
Target Student Population:
High School
College Upper Division
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Internet access and speaker for videos
Physiology
Basic nutrition
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
It is clear and concise in presenting the topic.
It is a flexible material.
It summarizes the concept well.
It integrates the concept well.
It integrates discussion and study questions.
Interesting content.
Concerns:
Some content is dated. For example, the food insecurity statistics are from 2009.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
This open access book promotes conceptual learning by introducing the content in a variety of ways that are engaging for learners.
It can be easily integrated into the curriculum.
It can be learning in a short time.
It shows the concepts in steps.
It shows the practical application of the concept in a real-life scenario.
Concerns:
It would help if each module included learning objectives at the beginning
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
It does have clear instructions, and the language is easy to follow by all learners' levels.
It is engaging.
It is visually appealing.
It is interactive.
It is a highly designed material.
It does meet the accessibility requirements for all learner styles.
Creative Commons:
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