Nutrition is an evidence-based science. Nutritional scientists continuously advance our knowledge of nutrition by building on prior research. 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:
Course readings
Videos to show in class
Self-paced learning
Individual and group work
Reference
Homework
In class
Technical Requirements:
Internet and web browser
Identify Major Learning Goals:
After active use of the textbook, learners will
Describe an overview of human nutrition as an evidence-based science.
Explore nutrition and the impacts on concepts of health, wellness, and disease.
Target Student Population:
College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic use of computer and internet skills to access the book
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
Evidence-based information cited within the text
Comprehensive nutrition information.
Varied formats (text, images, video) to engage learners.
Clear application to real-life present.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The learning goals are included at the start of each chapter in the text.
The content increases the learning potential.
Learning Exercises are included at the end of each chapter.
A glossary is included at the end of the book.
Format for each chapter includes videos, graphics, and pictures to enhance learning.
At the end of each chapter, a summary and discussion questions help promote learner understanding.
Concerns:
The answers to the End-of-Chapter Exercises were not found. It would be helpful to include the answers at the end of text or end of each chapter.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
Videos include closed captioning.
Text is selectable.
Headings are set up for screen readers.
Most links are in ordinary text.
Images include alt text.
Navigation is consistent throughout the textbook.
No tables with split cells found.
The online textbook is intuitively easy to navigate while providing a consistent layout throughout.
Nearly all of the site software works well, e.g., web links, videos, etc. (some videos were not available).
Concerns:
Table 1.4.1: Web Resources for Nutrition and Health includes website links instead of ordinary language for links.
End-of-chapter exercises include the actual weblinks instead of the links in ordinary text.
Several videos have broken links - listed as "Unavailable."
There is one interactive exercise with directions, but no link or picture to complete the exercise.
Creative Commons:
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