Course Syllabus

Independent Study in Idaho

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FN 4510: EATING DISORDERS

COURSE FORMAT: Independent Study in Idaho (Self-Paced)

SPONSOR INSTITUTION: University of Idaho

COURSE AVAILABILITY: 365 Days

CREDITS: 2

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

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Name: Ashlee Eskelsen

Office Location: online or via Zoom

Email Address: eskelsen@uidaho.edu

Phone number: (330) 485-6056‬

Bio: Click here

TEXTBOOKS/RESOURCES/MATERIALS

Required:

Gaudiani, J. (2019). Sick Enough. New York, NY. Routledge.

 

Supplemental:

Costin, C. (2007). The Eating Disorder Sourcebook 3 rd ed. New York, NY. McGraw Hill.

Herrin, M. & Larkin, M. (2013) Nutrition Counseling in the Treatment of Eating Disorders 2 nd ed. New York, NY. Routledge.

OVERVIEW

 

Overview of Course layout

MODULE

TOPIC(S)- Modules and book

READINGS

ASSIGNMENT(S)

1

Part 1: Intro to eating disorders

The eating disorder factors

 

Chapters 1-4

Personal Food Choices & Introduction

2

Anorexia nervosa:

Nutritional & medical management

Chapter 5-6

Reaction paper

Quiz #1

3

Part 2: Bulimia nervosa:

Diagnostic Criteria, symptoms, management

 

Chapter 7-9

Reaction paper

Quiz #2

4

Part 3: Binge eating disorder & weight stigma

Part 4: Irritable Bowel Syndrome and associated conditions

 

Chapter 10-12

Reaction paper

Quiz #3

5

Part 5: Specific Populations- Diabetes, Orthorexia, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), Athletes

Males, Sexual minorities, older patients, substance abuse disorder

Chapters 13-22

(shorter chapters)

Reaction paper

Quiz #4

6

  Review and final presentations

 

Final PowerPoint Project & Course Reflection

 

 

COURSE COMPONENTS

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Examination of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, compulsive eating, obesity, and weight preoccupation; discussion of cultural and nutritional factors, family issues, and psychological consequences, as well as preventative and therapeutic interventions. 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  1. Distinguish between anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, compulsive eating, and weight preoccupation.
  2. Describe predisposing, precipitating, and sustaining factors in eating disorders (ED).
  3. Identify psychological and physiological consequences of eating disorders.
  4. Explain the nutritional consequences and appropriate medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for ED.
  5. Summarize the goals of therapy in treating eating disorders.
  6. Explore eating disorders in special populations.
  7. Evaluate your own relationship with food and weight.

LEARNING METHODS

  • Modules on Canvas
  • Videos- TEDx talks
  • Text: “Sick Enough”
  • PowerPoint lectures
  • Discussions, including one anonymous
  • Assignments, with individual feedback from instructor

CANVAS

All quizzes, assignments, and modules will be posted on Canvas!  Check Canvas throughout the week as your schedule allows.

GRADING

FINAL GRADE BREAKDOWN

Grading policy

Course Work

Points

Percent

Reaction Papers & Reflection

50 (5 × 10)

17%

Personal Food Choices & Introduction

50

17%

Reading Quizzes

100 (4 × 25)

33%

Prevention Presentation (Final Project)

100

33%

Total

 3 00

  100%

 

GRADING SCALE

Letter Grade

Grades

Points

Percent

A

270-300

90-100%

B

240-269

80-90%

C

210-339

70-80%

D

180-209

60-70%

F

179 and less

< 60%

PERSONAL FOOD CHOICES

Students will consider their experiences related to food and their body and how/if/why this has changed over time.  They will write a thoughtful 2-3 page paper with their observations.

READING QUIZZES

Students will complete four quizzes covering the text and modules.  Quizzes are short-answer questions (7-9 questions total).  Quizzes must be completed within 2 hours of starting.

REACTION PAPERS

Students will watch and listen to experiential video and respond to each, using the text as reference.

PREVENTION POWERPOINT

Students will create a PowerPoint presentation with 15-20 slides covering a specific population that is at risk for eating disorders.  This PowerPoint should provide information about eating disorders, prevention, nutrition, and body talk. It will synthesize everything that you have learned in the course.

DISCUSSION AND COURSE REFLECTION

Students can participate in a discussion board.  The anonymous discussion board is optional and will not count towards points but participation is encouraged.  The course reflection will be completed during the final week.

UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND RESOURCES

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

U of I Moscow is located on the homelands of the Nimiipuu (Nez Perce), Palus (Palouse) and Schitsu’umsh (Coeur d’Alene) tribes. We extend gratitude to the indigenous people that call this place home, since time immemorial. U of I recognizes that it is our academic responsibility to build relationships with the indigenous people to ensure integrity of tribal voices.

PROFESSIONALISM

Copying from another student or any online source/answer manual is plagiarism and is not allowed. Cheating and plagiarism will earn you an F in this course and, potentially, a visit to the dean of students. See Dean of Student's Student Code of Conduct for more information.

Remember: You’re paying to learn, not just get grades.

LEARNING CIVILITY

In any environment in which people gather to learn, it is essential that all members feel as free and safe as possible in their participation. To this end, it is expected that everyone in this course will be treated with mutual respect and civility, with an understanding that all of us (students, instructors, professors, guests, and teaching assistants) will be respectful and civil to one another in discussion, in action, in teaching, and in learning.

Should you feel our classroom interactions do not reflect an environment of civility and respect, you are encouraged to meet with your instructor during office hours to discuss your concern.  Additional resources for expression of concern or requesting support include the Dean of Students office and staff (208-885-6757), the U of I Counseling & Testing Center’s confidential services (208-885-6716), or the Office of Civil Rights and Investigations (208-885-4285).

DISABILITY ACCESS AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

University of Idaho is committed to ensuring an accessible learning environment where course or instructional content are usable by all students and faculty. If you believe that you require disability-related academic adjustments for this class (including pregnancy-related disabilities), please contact Center for Disability Access and Resources (CDAR) to discuss eligibility. A current accommodation letter from CDAR is required before any modifications, above and beyond what is otherwise available for all other students in this class will be provided. Please be advised that disability-related academic adjustments are not retroactive.

Center for Disability Access and Resources
Bruce Pitman Building, Suite 127
Phone  208-885-6307
Email cdar@uidaho.edu

VANDAL FOOD PANTRY

The Vandal Food Pantry is a free resource stocked weekly with food, grocery bags, and various hygiene items. Its eight locations across campus are accessible during building hours and open to all. Please take what you need.

GREEN DOT SAFETY PROGRAM

What's Your Green Dot? It's up to all of us to make a safer campus. Vandal Green Dot is a program that helps students learn about the power of the bystander, how to recognize potentially risky situations, and realistic ways to intervene. Together we can bring down the number of people being hurt by interpersonal violence on our campus. No one has to do everything, but everyone has to do something! Learn more and get involved by visiting UI's Green Dot Safety Program or emailing greendot@uidaho.edu.

OTHER HELP AND RESOURCES

Student Resources

The University of Idaho provides student support to ensure a successful learning experience.

Library Help

The UofI Library website has many databases that will help you find relevant and reliable books, articles, images, and more. Don't hesitate to contact a librarian for research assistance.

Technology Help

The UofI Student Technology Center provides many technology related services to students.

Writing Support

The UofI Writing Center provides one-on-one assistance to student writers and other members of the campus community.