CTSPlanner
Sign-in not configured
← Human and Social Services

HSS1020 Nutrition & Wellness

Introductory · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services

Description
Students learn the importance of nutrition and hydration for the promotion and maintenance of physical, emotional and social health and wellness throughout life. Students evaluate food and supplement choices, the effects of activity on nutritional requirements and the use of labels to improve daily nutritional intake at all ages.
Prerequisite
None
Supporting courses
HCS1060: Digestive System HSS1010: Health Services Foundations

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 analyze food choices and their effects on health and wellness

    • 1.1 describe basic body composition, including differentiating between overweight and overfat

    • 1.2 differentiate between macronutrients and micronutrients and their roles in promoting and maintaining health and wellness

    • 1.3 recommend healthy food choices for various ages and levels of activity based on information from the Canada’s Food Guide and the Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth

    • 1.4 summarize cultural, psychological, physical and social factors that influence food choices, including the importance of attractive food presentation

    • 1.5 differentiate between the sensation of hunger and appetite

  • 2 explain the effects of hydration on health and wellness

    • 2.1 describe the role of water in the body

    • 2.2 describe the function of the thirst mechanism at various ages

    • 2.3 recognize signs and symptoms of dehydration

    • 2.4 describe the impact of dehydration on physical activity

    • 2.5 summarize steps for preventing dehydration during rest and physical activity

  • 3 evaluate strategies for achieving optimal nutrition at various stages of life

    • 3.1 explain metabolism and metabolic rate and their relationships to the utilization of nutrients during periods of rest and exercise

    • 3.2 differentiate between the energy requirements for different stages of life

    • 3.3 describe the energy systems required for different levels of activity

    • 3.4 describe the basic nutritional requirements for various stages of physical activity

    • 3.5 describe the importance of balanced nutrition to the promotion and maintenance of health and wellness, including:

      • 3.5.1 high fibre content

      • 3.5.2 fat content

      • 3.5.3 cholesterol content

    • 3.6 evaluate snacks and meal plans based on the goal of achieving optimal nutrition within various contexts

    • 3.7 identify the safe and effective uses of common supplements for micro and macronutrients

    • 3.8 summarize resources available for optimizing nutritional choices

  • 4 evaluate nutritional information and misinformation

    • 4.1 evaluate sources of reliable nutritional information about food, considering:

      • 4.1.1 organic versus inorganic food sources

      • 4.1.2 safety and security of food sources

    • 4.2 evaluate sources of reliable nutritional information about vitamin and mineral supplements, being sure to:

      • 4.2.1 summarize the key findings in current research

      • 4.2.2 differentiate between water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins

    • 4.3 interpret food labels

    • 4.4 evaluate sources of reliable nutritional information about protein supplementation, summarizing the key findings in current research

    • 4.5 compare the concepts of maintaining a healthy body weight and dieting to manage weight by:

      • 4.5.1 explaining the energy balance equation

      • 4.5.2 examining common health issues related to weight

    • 4.6 identify different cultural perspectives on nutritional intake and healthy body weight, including the effects of media influences

  • 5 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 5.1.1 communicate

      • 5.1.2 manage information

      • 5.1.3 use numbers

      • 5.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 5.2.2 be responsible

      • 5.2.3 be adaptable

      • 5.2.4 learn continuously

      • 5.2.5 work safely

    • 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 5.3.1 work with others

      • 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 6 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices

    • 6.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences

    • 6.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices

Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.