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Who is Teaching this Course?

I am Tanya Bachman (she/her), and I will be your instructor for this course. My higher education began at the University of Western States, a chiropractic and health studies university here in the PNW, where I majored in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. I am passionate about nutrition as a holistic approach to health and wellness, and I look forward to guiding you through our course.

Nutrition is personal, and I take an approach that welcomes your ideas, diverse cultures, and lived experiences. We can learn much from each other when we listen and share. 

My Philosophy in Teaching

My role is to guide you through the formal study of food and nutrition. However, my philosophy of teaching is student-driven. I want you to be an active participant in your own learning. That means striving to complete readings, quizzes, and assignments on time, because ultimately that will keep you engaged and able to participate in learning the class material.

Due to the personal and emotional nature of food and nutrition, let me reassure you that our online classroom space will be a non-judgmental zone. This class is not meant to "fix" your eating habits or diet but to encourage self-discovery of your food story and the inner workings of your body.

Course Details

• Fully online (no scheduled meeting times)
• Materials available 24/7 through С»Æ贫ý Brightspace
• Weekly schedule: New materials posted Mondays at 12:01 am, assignments due the following Monday at 11:59 pm
• One-on-one meetings available by appointment (no regular office hours)

Course Topics

1. Nutrition and You
2. Healthy Meal Pattern
3. Digestion, Absorption, and Transfer of Nutrients
4. Carbohydrates
5. Lipids
6. Proteins
7. Vitamins
8. Minerals
9. Energy Balance, Weight, & Fitness
10. Packaged & Processed, and the Future of Food