1. A Foundation for the Nutrition Professional HNU 185 Instructor: Dr. L. Wadswowrth

2. Introduction To introduce yourself to the class --  state your name  tell us what sparked your interest in the nutrition field

3. Class Participation “When in doubt, make a fool of yourself. There is a microscopically thin line between being brilliantly creative and acting like the most gigantic idiot on earth. So what the hell, leap.”  Cynthia Heimel

4. Reflections Internally examining & exploring an issue of interest To gain insights into self- awareness & learning Combines contemplative, critical thinking & conversational writing Results in new understandings & new perspectives  Thorpe, 2004

5. Reflections Combination of 4 elements  Lecture content  Team Learning Activities  Weekly Readings  Personal experience

6. Course Pack Reader Responses  Reflection & critical thinking  To examine new ideas & consider new way to look at ‘old’ ideas  How does this relate to me? (in past, present, future roles)  What does this tell me about how I learn/act?  If I step back, can I view the situation from a different angle? What does this tell me?

7. Reflections Not simply a summation of content of article Not an essay or opinion piece – “I think” “I feel” WITHOUT answering “why” -- JUSTIFY Connect aspects of reading with own personal experiences & goals  How did the readings, lectures, discussions & experiences help you to better understand a topic?  How will this understanding be used by you in the future?

8. Reflection Papers Citations required for statements of fact or information from readings  If not, plagiarism  0/5 Use APA format for citations AND reference lists  NOTE: the table provided in the course outline Watch comma (over)usage, grammar & spelling

9. Plagiarism http://libmain.stfx.ca/integrity/st udent/Plagiarismforstudents.ht m http://libmain.stfx.ca/integrity/st udent/Plagiarismforstudents.ht m

10. Food & Nutrition Careers Hospital dietetics Food scientist Nutritional epidemiology Public health nutritionist Food policy analyst Nutrition educator Health promotion specialist Diabetes specialist Food advocate Foodservice manager Nutrition researcher Food product developer International nutrition consultant School nutritionist

11. Career Outlines Dietitian Leaders highlighted on DC website  www.dietitians.ca  Click on the photo of the dietitian profiled on the home page  Listen to the audio file & read the bio  Can click to access complete photo gallery of 45+ dietitians

12. Readings for this Week Boyle, M. (2003). Brownridge, E., & Upton, E. (1993). Public Relations Team (2000). Schneider, A. (2005) HNU 185 Course syllabus.