Montgomery College 2015-2016 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Montgomery College 2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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HLTH 150 - Fitness and Nutrition for Weight Management


(HLTF)

Focuses on the various components of weight management and strategies for a healthier lifestyle. Topics include an examination of nutrition fundamentals, the impact of physical activity on weight management, and analysis of various weight loss programs. The physiological, sociological, and psychological aspects of weight management will be addressed. Students will complete a lifestyle and nutritional analysis, develop nutritionally sound dietary plans, and participate in a specialized exercise program tailored to address their personalized weight management goals. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly HE 150.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

  • Explain the principle of energy balance, thereby demonstrating an understanding of the fundamental tenets of weight management.
  • Identify and explain the principal purposes of the six essential classes of nutrients in the foods that we eat.
  • Analyze the diet for its total nutrient content and food choices, in keeping with current scientifically-based dietary guidelines, in order to develop an individualized program that would improve the overall healthfulness of the diet.
  • Design a comprehensive, personalized exercise program that demonstrates an understanding of the fitness/exercise/physical activity continuum and incorporates behavior modification strategies.
  • Explain the health consequences of the major eating disorders and identify the characteristics of individuals who are more likely to suffer from any of those conditions.
  • Estimate body composition by means of some established protocols and use the results to plan appropriate lifestyle changes that would lead toward the achievement of recommended body composition standards.


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