NUT 62G - Dieting: Sifting Fact from Fiction

Course Description: Causes and contributing factors of overweight/obesity; evaluation of popular weight control diets and programs and effective methods of weight loss.

This class is an asynchronous, online course.  There are NO mandatory class meetings. No in-person OR Zoom class meetings. All of the course content is delivered on Canvas.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE:

  • This class is NOT a general nutrition course
  • You will NOT learn how to select a healthy diet in this class. Nor will we explore contemporary issues around nutrition
  • You WILL learn all about losing weight. This course is dedicated only to the topic of weight loss
  • But....this course is not a weight loss program. It will not give you a diet or eating plan to follow.
  • It WILL share applicable information for the person who wants to lose weight or maintain weight loss.  It also provides value to professionals such as personal trainers, coaches and nurses who work with people managing their weight. 
  • Remember, this is a 1 unit course.  There's only so much we can cover!
  • There are no exams in this class -- just several quizzes which you can take twice if you don't get a high score on your first try.
  • It's REALLY easy to get an A+ in this class. It focuses more on application than academics.

Nutrition 62G is offered as an 8 week accelerated LATE - START course: The same course content of a "regular" Nutrition 62G is presented in 8 instead of 12 weeks.

The official dates of this class for WINTER QUARTER 2026 are Feb 2 - Mar 27.  However, the class will unofficially open on the first day of the quarter, a full 4 weeks early. Take advantage of this opportunity to get a head start on the course, which will lighten your load during those 8 weeks 😊

Syllabus

The syllabus is provided as a web-based "liquid" syllabus. You can access a traditional, printable syllabus as a pdf file on the first page.

Many students do not have realistic expectations about online courses. Watch this very short video (<3 min) to help you succeed in this online course: What it takes to be a successful online student

Got questions? You can e-mail me at milleranna@fhda.edu. But FIRST, please read the syllabus. The answer to your question might be there!

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