Class information
FN110 Personal Nutrition
- CRN: 10595
- Credits: 3
- Notes: Fully online class. www.pcc.edu/online/
- Locations, days, times, and instructors:
- Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
From January 5 through March 21, 2026, Ashanti N White
- Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
Class materials
Textbooks
No textbooks required
Details about this class
Upon completion of the course students should be able to:
- Use credible nutrition information to promote individual health with respect to one's community, environment, and cultural influences.
- Apply science-based nutrition principles to create and follow a healthy and sustainable eating plan.
Students completing an associate degree at Portland Community College will be able to analyze questions or problems that impact the community and/or environment using quantitative information.
This course introduces and emphasizes several key values identified by the PCC Statement of General Education. In particular, FN 110: Uses the socio-cultural model for the exploration of personal food habits and beliefs to further cultural diversity and understanding; Connects students with their natural environment through the intrinsic properties of foods as products of our natural world; Introduces concepts of basic science and sustainability by considering the general connection between food and the environment and personal health; Contributes to technological prowess through computerized dietary analysis of personal dietary patterns Emphasizes quantitative reasoning through introduction of the scientific method as part of assessing credible nutrition information; Emphasizes qualitative reasoning through reflection on personal experiences and choices; Utilizes a variety of assignments and discussions that engage students in discerning meaning from personal food-related experiences; Introduces social concepts of food security, poverty and environmental systems as they relate to foods and nutrition; Additionally, while perhaps not explicitly part of the general education philosophy, FN 110 offers a foundation critical to student success. Basic needs security are substantial priorities to support the equitable success of Portland Community College’s student body. While the college does not require foods & nutrition as a core course requirement for all students, the inclusion of FN 110 as a General Education course creates opportunities to address disparity head on. As a course intended for students early in their college journey, the knowledge and skills gained build resilience and improve chances to mitigate food insecurity that can improve opportunities for equitable student success.
Student Activities may Include a combination of the following tasks as determined by the instructor:
- Small group discussion
- Content Review via reading, videos and other media
- Computerized dietary analysis
- Written or Verbal/Recorded assignments that guide students to apply science-based principles to personal dietary analysis
- Written or Verbal/Recorded self-reflection activities
- Participation in online learning management systems
- Multiple choice, true/false, short answer quizzes and exams that require application of material covered in the course
Instructors may present course material and facilitate teaching and learning through:
- Mini-lectures, lectures,
- Videos
- Case Studies
- Facilitated group discussion
- Demonstration activities
- Participation in individual/group class activities, presentations and miscellaneous assignments.
- Computerized dietary analysis
- Discussion
- Examination/quizzes
- Social Ecological model of health and nutrition
Interconnections of personal, community, institutional, cultural, policy, and environment
- Scientific Principles
Quantitative Reasoning and Identifying Credible Resources
Noncommunicable (Chronic) Disease overview
- Personal Application
Adoption of Dietary guidance for personal health and well-being
Concepts and Issues- Community Health
Food System, Food Security, Health Disparities
- Environmental Sustainability
dietary choices and environmental implications
Skills- Identify credible, science-based sources of nutrition information
- Self-reflect on personal nutritional health influences and choices
- Practice ability to listen to and empathize with diverse perspectives and experiences
- Develop group learning skills, including listening, communicating and cooperation
Technology
- This is a fully online course- there are no required weekly Zoom sessions. All materials (including readings) are available 24/7 online in your PCC Brightspace.
- The weekly course materials will be made available Mondays at 12:01 am and all work is due by the following Monday at 11:59 pm.
- I do not have regular office hours but can schedule in-person or virtual meetings with you that fits both our schedules if you would like to connect, have questions, or want to discuss any of the class material.
- There is no additional technology required for this class.
No show policy
Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.
Online technical requirements
Please be sure to read the quick guide to Online Learning technical requirements.
Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.
Prerequisite for online classes
Before you take your first online class at PCC, you must complete the start guide. The start guide will help you decide if these classes are right for you. Once you complete the start guide, you will be able to register for these classes.