General and Dental Nutrition Syllabus for 2020-2021
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Course

DHYG-1207-001 General and Dental Nutrition

Prerequisites

Course Description

General nutrition and nutritional biochemistry emphasizing the effect nutrition has on oral health.

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Hours

(2 sem hrs; 2 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Required Course Textbook

1. Nutrition for Dental Health, Rebecca Sroda, R.D.H., M.S. and Tonia Reinhard, M.S., R.D., FAND  Wolters Kluwer, 3rd edition.

Supplies

Course Supply List

1. Library Card for AC and/or city library
2. Students will be required to have a laptop for this course.  A laptop is required or testing in this course and all courses in the Dental Hygiene Program.  A tablet will be required in the Preclinic and Clinical Settings but not for this course. This purchase can be made in the AC Bookstore.
3. Students are required to have regular, reliable access to a computer with a stable Internet connection.
4. Students will also be required to print some materials and will need a printer, print cartridges, and a supply of printer paper.

Student Performance

End-of-Course Outcomes

Explain general nutritional requirements and deficiencies within the human body; analyze dietary records and apply nutritional strategies to optimize oral health.

Learning Objectives

Chapter 1: Eating 101

The student will be able to:

1. Discuss the evolution of modern food industry.
2. Create a patient flyer on choosing wisely when eating out.
3. Describe the difference between a food habit and food craving.
4. Explain the relationship between portion distortion and obesity.
5. Outline the journey of food as it makes its way through the body.
6. Conclude how our bodies receive needed nutrients for optimal functioning.

Chapter 2: Carbohydrates

The student will be able to:

1. Name both chemical and nutritive classifications of carbohydrates.
2. Discuss the molecular difference between a monosaccharide, disaccharide, and polysaccharide.
3. Explain the digestion of carbohydrates in the body.
4. Describe maintenance of blood glucose level and outline the steps involved in reducing excess blood glucose and releasing glucose when the level is low.
5. Differentiate between insoluble fiber and soluble fiber.
6. Explain what happens in the body when carbohydrates are restricted from the diet.
7. Give examples of foods that are rich in fiber and discuss their importance in the diet.
8. Counsel patients about the benefits of carbohydrates in the diet and guide them to choose those that are complex versus simple.

Chapter 3: Protein

The student will be able to:

1. Discuss the benefits of protein in the diet.
2. Describe the difference between structural and functional protein and list examples of each.
3. Identify essential, nonessential, and semi-essential amino acids from a list.
4. Explain the difference between dipeptide, tripeptide, and polypeptide bonds.
5. Outline the digestion of proteins.
6. Discuss disadvantages of both protein deficiency and excess and explain their effect on the body.
7. Define biologic value and give examples of foods with high value.
8. Discuss nitrogen balance and state situations when the body would be in positive or negative balance.
9. Differentiate between complete and incomplete protein, complementary and supplementary protein.
10. Compute your Recommended Daily Intake of protein.
11. Counsel patients on consuming the recommended amount of protein for their weight. 

Chapter 4: Lipids

The student will be able to:

1. Name the chemical components of lipids.
2. List the primary role of lipids in the diet and give examples of benefits to the body.
3. State the three major categories of lipids.
4. Differentiate between unsaturated fatty acid and saturated fatty acid (SFA) and choose which is healthier for the body.
5. Explain the nature of fats and oils that have single and double bonds.
6. Give examples of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated oils.
7. Identify two essential fatty acids (EFAs) and list foods in which they are found.
8. Explain the process of hydrogenation and its relationship to trans fats.
9. Explain the necessity for phospholipids.
10. Name three common sterols and their relationship to cardiovascular disease.
11. Outline the process of lipid digestion and explain the participation of chylomicrons in the digestive process.
12. State the dietary reference value (DRV) for lipids in the diet, differentiating levels for saturated and unsaturated fats.

Chapter 5: Vitamins

The student will be able to:

1. Identify factors that distinguish between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins and list vitamins in each category.
2. Discuss the differences between absorption and storage of water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins.
3. Explain how individuals can have a vitamin toxicity or imbalance.
4. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of supplementation with vitamins.
5. State the major functions of vitamins in the body.
6. Discuss the impact that food preparation and processing have on nutrients available for use by the body.
7. Using tablets and charts, identify source, recommended daily allowance (RDA), and excess and deficiency states of 13 vitamins.
8. Discuss the impact that medical conditions and medications can have on the absorption and effectiveness of vitamins.

Chapter 6: Minerals

The student will be able to:

1. List seven major minerals.
2. Define the difference between a major and trace mineral.
3. State five functions of minerals in the body.
4. Discuss the function of a sodium pump and name the minerals involved in the process.
5. Outline the cycle of minerals in the ecosystem.
6. Outline the digestive process of minerals.
7. Using a chart, identify mineral excess and deficiency as well as roles, recommended dietary allowance (RDA), and sources.

Chapter 7: Water

The student will be able to:

1. Give an example of how the body attains homeostasis.
2. List important ways that water benefits the body.
3. Explain how water acts as a solvent during metabolic processes.
4. Discuss why the female body contains less water that does the male body.
5. Explain how we meet our daily need for water and the importance of meeting that need.
6. State the recommended daily intake for water and list sources.
7. Differentiate between water intoxication and water imbalance.
8. List symptoms of water dehydration.
9. Discuss the difference between hard and soft water.
10. Explain which water is best for drinking – tap, bottled, spring, or distilled.

Chapter 8: Dietary and Herbal Supplements

The student will be able to:

1. Define dietary supplement and herbal supplement.
2. Explain what the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) means to consumers who use dietary supplements.
3. List all forms of herbal supplements.
4. Discuss the rationale for patients using herbal supplements.
5. Define CAM and why patients seek it.
6. Discuss the challenges that health care providers face when collecting health information history from patients.
7. Discuss FDA role in evaluation of herbal supplements.
8. Identify good sources of information about herbal supplements that patients can use.
9. Discuss the implications of herbal supplements and drug interactions.
10. Discuss the implications of interactions between herbal supplements.
11. Describe current trends in herbal supplementation and how lack of sufficient information can lead the public to conclusions that may not be accurate.
12. Practice counseling dental patients who use herbal supplements.

 Chapter 9: Diet and Dental Caries

The student will be able to:

1. Understand the relationship between food and dental caries.
2. Discuss the caries process and factors that increase caries risk.
3. Explain how host factors can either increase or decrease caries risk.
4. Give examples of sugar alcohols and synthetic sweeteners and explain the difference between the two.
5. Suggest changes to diet that will prevent dental caries.
6. Recognize oral symptoms of early childhood caries (ECC).
7. Discuss the benefits of having ample saliva and understand concerns of xerostomia.
8. Name the bacteria most responsible for metabolizing carbohydrates and identify various acids created in the process.
9. Identify groups most at risk for dental caries.
10. Counsel patients on making diet changes to prevent or mitigate damage to teeth.

Chapter 10: Nutrition and Periodontal Disease

The student will be able to:

1. Describe the proposed roles of micronutrients and macronutrients in periodontal disease.
2. Discuss the link between obesity and periodontal disease.
3. List some oral symptoms associated with ascorbic acid deficiency gingivitis.
4. Explain the role of dental health care providers in addressing nutrition in the management of periodontal disease.
5. Suggest health food choices for patients with periodontal disease.

Chapter 11: Choosing Foods for Health and Fitness

The student will be able to:

1. Explain why the typical American diet is called S.A.D.
2. Make health food choices to prevent disease.
3. Locate dietary guidelines for other cultures and eating styles.
4. Explain the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) MyPlate graphic and discuss key points in using it as a resource for healthy eating.
5. Identify four types of vegetarians and their food eliminations.
6. Counsel patients on how to locate guidelines for making healthy food selections and using MyPlate.
7. Demonstrate four steps in keeping food safe.
8. Discuss common kitchen dangers.

  Chapter 12: Reading Labels

The student will be able to:

1. Outline the major points of the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA).
2. List nutrients that must be included on a food label.
3. Explain the meaning of daily value (DV) on a food label.
4. Describe how food ingredients are listed.
5. Give examples of FDA-approved health claims.
6. State five common mistakes when reading a food label.
7. Identify the number of calories per gram for carbohydrates, protein, fat, and alcohol.
8. Calculate the percentage of major nutrients in a food product and the amount of calories in one serving size.

  Chapter 13: Nutrient Needs for Development and Maintenance of Oral Structures

The student will be able to:

1. Relate how a well-formed craniofacial complex can impact future oral health.
2. Explain the difference between pre-eruptive and post-eruptive nutrition.
3. Define critical period of development and explain the need for good maternal nutrition.
4. Give examples of oral manifestations caused by nutrient deficiencies during critical period of development.
5. List nutrients necessary for proper tooth calcification.
6. Identify the nutrient necessary for development of healthy epithelial tissue and salivary gland function.
7. List nutrients that assist with wound healing.
8. Discuss the role fluoride plays pre-eruptively and post-eruptively and explain the significance of ingestion of too much fluoride during the critical period of development.

Chapter 14: Dietary Considerations for the Life Cycle

The student will be able to:

1. Discuss the importance of balanced weight during pregnancy and the outcomes for either extreme: obesity or underweight.
2. Define neural tube defects and identify foods rich in folic acid.
3. List the reasons for failure of an infant to thrive and explain how it affects physical, mental, and social growth.
4. Explain the media’s influence on a child’s diet.
5. List healthy choices for after-school snacks.
6. Discuss the teenage culture and how it affects eating patterns.
7. Describe the differences in nutrient needs between males and females during the teenage years.
8. Identify oral needs of the young adult and older adult due to physiologic changes.
9. Discuss specific nutritional concerns of the older adult.
10. Discuss how healthy eating throughout the life cycles can stave off chronic disease.

Chapter 15: Eating Disorders

The student will be able to:

1. List the most commonly diagnosed eating disorders.
2. Differentiate between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
3. Explain the psychology behind binge eating.
4. Advise individuals with eating disorders on good dental self-care practices.
5. Identify physical and oral signs of eating disorders.
6. Discuss the etiology of eating disorders.
7. Understand what constitutes the best dental treatment plan to repair oral destruction.
8. Use effective communication techniques when treating individuals with eating disorders.

  Chapter 16: Nutritional Counseling

The student will be able to:

1. Understand the limitations of dental nutritional counseling.
2. Identify a patient who would benefit from nutritional counseling.
3. Discuss ways to incorporate nutritional counseling into a dental appointment.
4. Explain where nutritional counseling fits into the treatment plan.
5. Identify assessment findings that would indicate the need for nutritional counseling.
6. Choose the best diet inventory for the patient’s situation.
7. Demonstrate non-direct counseling techniques to elicit the best compliance.
8. Offer well-thought-out suggestions to improve diet to keep the oral environment healthy.

Chapter 17: Nutritional Counseling for Special Population Groups

The student will be able to:

1. Identify special patient groups that may present for dental nutritional counseling.
2. Discuss the influence of medical, dental, and lifestyle circumstances on nutritional counseling.
3. Identify challenges in eating when xerostomia is present.
4. List foods to avoid for patients with orthodontic appliances.
5. Describe a diet that assists with healthy immunity.
6. Understand diet limitations of the homeless.
7. Identify oral concerns for HIV+ patients that impact eating.
8. Discuss interventions to make eating more palatable for patients receiving cancer therapy.

                                                                                                                                                

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Expected Student Behavior

Student Conduct and Responsibilities
 

A high standard of conduct is expected of all Amarillo College students. The Student Code of Conduct is defined in the Amarillo College Student Rights and Responsibilities publication. This document may be located online at https://www.actx.edu/president/flb-student-rights-and-responsibilities

“Amarillo College expects a high standard of conduct from its students. Students are expected to comply with the law, respect proper constitutional authority, and obey College policies, rules and regulations. Unacceptable conduct is defined as an action or behavior that is contrary to the best interest of a fellow student or students, the faculty or staff, the College, or the teaching/learning process. Students failing to perform according to established standards may be subject to disciplinary action. Policies, standards, rules and regulations apply to students attending College activities whether the activity takes place on or off campus.

Each student shall be responsible for becoming knowledgeable of the contents and provisions of College policies, rules, and regulations concerning student conduct. In some cases, individual programs may have approved policies for student conduct which also apply to student conduct in those programs.”

The Amarillo College Dental Hygiene Program has specific policies which apply to student conduct within the program. These policies may be implied or written. The course syllabus and the program manual are sources for specific student conduct policies for dental hygiene students at Amarillo College.

Professional Standards

1. Student is prompt to class.
2. Student is prepared for class sessions.
3. Student assumes responsibility for his/her own learning.
4. Student is concerned with excellence in learning rather than just meeting minimal criteria.
5. Student applies lecture material in the clinical setting.
6. Student will seek faculty assistance if needed, and will monitor their own progress in meeting course requirements.
7. Student maintains his/her composure, dealing with conflict in a constructive way.
8. Student exhibits an attitude of respect for classmates, faculty, and staff.
9. Students will not be disruptive or talk to each other during lectures, slide presentations, guest lectures, etc. Should this occur, the student will be asked to leave the classroom immediately.

Electronic and Recording Devices

In order to maximize learning, all electronic recording devices and cell phones are prohibited in this course. If a student is caught texting, talking, or surfing the internet during a lecture or lab, the student will immediately be dismissed and will receive an absence for the day. Students may check cell phones at designated breaks given by the instructor. Those students who have children or who anticipate an emergency situation should give caretakers and family members the Office Supervisor’s phone number (806-354-6050) and have calls directed to her first.  She will then act accordingly to inform the student.

Grading Criteria

Grading Criteria

The final course grade will be computed as follows:

40%        Chapter Tests                                   

20%        Quizzes, Homework, and Group Assignments

10%        Abstract Assignment

10%        Caries Control Counseling Project                                            

20%        Comprehensive Final Examination                                          

The following grade scale applies throughout this course:

            A = 93 - 100

            B = 83 - 92

            C = 75 - 82

            F = less than 75

Note:  A grade of "D" is not possible in this course.

Assignments and Examinations

Each student is expected to be prepared for each class session and should read assignments, prepare class preparation assignments, and have a broad understanding of the material prior to class and be prepared to discuss topics covered in class. The classroom setting will include various teaching and learning methods to form a collaborative learning environment which will include some group work, students will be called on to share their understanding of class session topics.

Pre-class Assignments are to be completed by their assigned deadline. These Class Preparation Assignments will assist the student to understand the subject of the class session and will allow the information to be processed at a deeper level of memory. 

The course will also consist of chapter tests, quizzes, a group project, a caries control dietary analysis project, an abstract assignment, and a comprehensive final examination.  Changes in the schedule of major examinations will be announced approximately one week in advance.  Quizzes may or may not be announced in advance.  Refer to the course calendar, class preparation assignments, and other uploaded materials to be covered in each class or lab period and the tentative examination dates.  Also, please note the provisions of the Makeup Policy in this syllabus for missed examinations. 

Chapter Tests and Quizzes will be objective in nature (true/false and multiple-choice) with a few questions being subjective in nature (short answer, essay, and fill in the blank).  The final examination will be entirely objective in nature and will test information for the entire course.  After the class, as the whole has taken the chapter tests, we will review the test in class.

Students will not have access to review and study prior quizzes or major examinations in preparation for the final exam.  Students should not rely on memorization of specific test questions; instead, the student should have a general knowledge of the course objectives to be successful in learning the material in preparation for the comprehensive Final Exam in this course and the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination.

Caries Control Counseling Project

The caries control counseling project will be based on the caries control counseling packet that will be completed in the clinical courses on patients.  The project will consist of:  

A. Assessing the patient's need for caries control counseling and Planning the counseling session.

B. Implementing the plan by interviewing the patient and assisting the patient in completing the forms.

C. Evaluating the patient's responses and Analyzing the data to formulate a plan for changes in the patent's diet to prevent the care process.

D. Post counseling procedures to ensure that all forms are correctly completed and the progress notes in the patient's chart are accurately recorded.

Each student will be expected to select a patient that is at high risk of developing carious lesions or has active decay and will complete the above steps and the Caries Control Counseling project.  Once the counseling session is completed, a report will be written for this project. It will summarize the responses from the questionnaire, the food diary, the analysis of caries promoting foods and fermentable carbohydrate exposures, and the food group analysis.  The report will also contain the summaries and a detailed description of the suggestions of food substitutions and oral health habits that must be modified to attain good oral health.  The report must be typewritten in APA format, double spaced and placed in a folder with all of the forms that were completed during the counseling session.  A minimum of two pages will be required for the report, and there is no maximum length.  The more detailed the report, the more accurately the patient's case will be presented. Assignment Instructions and grading rubric will be uploaded in the Content section of the course in Blackboard.

Abstract Assignment

Each student in this course will be required to write an abstract after attending the library training session. Abstract Assignment instructions, selected articles, and the grading rubric will be uploaded in the Content section of the course in Blackboard. 

What is an abstract?

An abstract is a self-contained, short, and powerful statement that describes a more extensive work. Components vary according to discipline. An abstract of scientific work may contain the scope, purpose, results, and contents of the work. An abstract is not a review, nor does it evaluate the work being abstracted. While it contains keywords found in the larger work, the abstract is an original document rather than an excerpted passage.

Why write an abstract?

You may write an abstract for various reasons. Abstracts allow readers who may be interested in a larger body of work such as evidence-based research papers and journal articles to quickly determine whether it is worth their time to read it and if it contains the information they may be seeking.

Mandatory Remediation/Tutoring
To increase student success in Dental Hygiene courses, and to assist students having difficulty understanding complex subject areas, any student who scores below a 75% on any exam (excluding the Final Exam) must complete a mandatory remediation assignment before taking the next exam. Before receiving a remediation assignment, students must first schedule a time with the instructor. The assignment will be given at that time.  

Faculty Assistance

All students are considered mature enough to seek assistance from the course director and to monitor their own progress in meeting course requirements.  If you have any questions concerning assignments, content, etc., or if a problem arises that warrants instructor help, please do not hesitate to call or email me to schedule an appointment.  I prefer to work with a scheduled appointment so that I may devote the time and attention necessary to meet each student's needs. 

Makeup Policy
If a student misses a quiz or a chapter test, the student may make up the missed work as follows:

1. It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements with the instructor within 24 hours of returning from the absence to reschedule the examination.
2. The missed work must be made up within TWO Amarillo College school days, where the day ends at 4:00 p.m.
3. The makeup work may earn a maximum of 80% of the original point value.
4. NOTE:  Pre-class Assignments may not be made up,  In the event of an absence, a grade of "0" will be entered in the grade book.

Attendance

Attendance Policy

“Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class in accordance with the requirements of the course as established by the instructor” (Amarillo College Student’s Rights and Responsibilities Publication, http://catalog.actx.edu/content.php?catoid=18&navoid=813#Academic_Information). Due to the tremendous amount of information contained in this course, the student who plans to succeed should also plan to attend all course sessions regularly and promptly. Without question, the instructor expects each student to be present at each session. Unfortunately, no one has ever developed a short cut to replace hours of actual experience needed to master a new skill. Therefore, the student must be present to acquire the specific knowledge in this subject.

Absences will be monitored and evaluated to determine the student’s final course grade. The student may have no more than 1 absence in this course without affecting the final grade. Beginning with the 2^nd absence, 2 points will be deducted from the final grade; on the 3^rd absence, 3 points will be deducted; on the 4^th absence, 4 points will be deducted. On the occurrence of the 5^th absence, the student will fail the course and be required to repeat the course. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each lecture and lab session. Students who are not present when attendance is taken will be counted as absent. The student is expected to be present in class at the time the class or lab is scheduled to begin.

STUDENTS WHO ARE LATE TO CLASS OR LAB, OR WHO LEAVE CLASS OR LAB EARLY, WILL BE COUNTED AS ABSENT. (“Late” is defined as the student not being in his/her seat and ready for the class to start at the scheduled class time.)

The student will receive 2 bonus points to the final grade of this course if the student has perfect attendance for the semester.

Calendar

Additional Information

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