ADBI 1123 Nutrition for Life
Course acquaints the nonspecialist with the basic scientific principles of nutrition and energy metabolism. Includes an examination of the six nutrient groups (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water) and their impact on health, disease prevention, and growth and development. Explores current dietary recommendations, nutrition for athletes, dietary supplement use, weight management, and other current hot topics in nutrition. Students assess their own nutrient intakes and compare them to national standards. Material designed for practical use.
Course overview
- Department
- Advancing Studies
- School
- ADV
- Credits
- 4
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.36 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.45 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 12
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Sheila Tucker | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 7–9 hrs/week | 31 of 41 |
| Fall 2025 | Sheila Tucker | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 22 of 39 |
| Summer 2025 | Sheila Tucker | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 7–9 hrs/week | 11 of 18 |
| Spring 2025 | Sheila Tucker | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4–6 hrs/week | 29 of 43 |
| Fall 2024 | Sheila Tucker | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 28 of 44 |
| Summer 2024 | Sheila Tucker | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 4–6 hrs/week | 11 of 17 |
| Spring 2024 | Sheila Tucker | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 14 of 23 |
| Fall 2023 | Sheila Tucker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 of 39 |
| Spring 2023 | Sheila Tucker | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 15 of 23 |
| Fall 2022 | Sheila Tucker | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4–6 hrs/week | 32 of 45 |
| Spring 2022 | Sheila Tucker | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.0 | — | 11 of 23 |
| Fall 2021 | Sheila Tucker | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 32 of 48 |