Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Course examines the causes of obesity, its impact on human health and explores weight loss and diet options for the individual from a holistic perspective, including social, emotional, and physical dimensions of human health. Recommend student have a WR 121 skill level

• Demonstrate an understanding of how behavioral, environmental, cultural and genetic factors influence body weight and obesity.  
• Develop media literacy skills to analyze current diet fads, weight loss trends and treatment for accuracy.  
• Design and implement a specific, personalized weight control plan.  
• Demonstrate an understanding of the personal health risks associated with excess body weight and obesity.  
• Demonstrate the ability to find reliable, safe, scientifically sound information regarding methods of weight control.

OUTCOME ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES: (CASE STUDIES, GROUP PROJECTS, INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS, QUIZZES, TEST)  
Course term project
Journaling
In class group projects
In class presentation
Examination
Nutrition assessment
Self-assessments

• Define obesity, lean body mass, and body composition and relate these concepts to optimal human health.
• Analyze how behavior, environment, culture and genetics influence a person’s chances of becoming obese.
• Learn to put together a comprehensive lifetime weight control plan.
• Explain the relationship between weight management and physical activity.
• Develop a physical activity program that maximizes weight loss.
• Know the relationship between obesity and the development of specific human diseases.
• Reflect upon and describe how obesity may influence an individual’s emotional, social, and spiritual health.
• Relate behavior change models to prevention and treatment of obesity Analyze current food and diet fads for accuracy.
• Identify components of a healthy eating plan using the guidelines for healthy eating provided by the U.S. Government
• Outline the relationship between weight management and physical activity.
• Analyze media messages and images for ideal body type, obesity stereotypes, and diet programs.
• Analyze several health sources for information bias and reliability.