Nutrition and Fitness

Course Description

Leading a healthy, balanced life is dependent on many variables. Two important variables include a nutritious diet and daily physical activity. There are many elements to consider when developing a nutritious diet and creating a lifestyle in which movement and activity are integral to our day. Understanding these elements helps us make informed choices about how we nourish our body, mind, and spirit.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify the elements of a healthy diet and describe their role in nutrition.
• Compare and contrast the various types of diets.
• Examine the types of nutraceuticals and explain their role in a healthy diet.
• Explain the impact of modern nutritional issues such as toxins, irradiation, genetically engineered organisms, and food allergies on health.
• Examine conscious eating and explain the relationship between spirituality and nutrition.
• Explain the role of herbs and herbalism in nutrition and health.
• Identify basic types of exercise.
• Describe the physiological effects of movement and exercise.
• Describe the psychological effects of movement and exercise.
• Explain the philosophical basis and benefits of yoga.
• Explain the philosophical basis and benefits of T’ai Chi ch’uan and Qigong.
• Identify the important steps to initiating a safe and effective fitness program.