Michele Osurman Professional Portfolio

FSHN 370: Life Span Nutrition

I learned to identify nutrient requirements during different stages of life and understand how physiological and metabolic changes that can affect those nutrient needs. Coursework also allowed me to practice conducting nutrition assessments and provide practical recommendations to improve one's diet.

FSHN 451: Community Nutrition

Applying the knowledge acquired in this course, I learned to develop interventions that affect change and enhance wellness in diverse individuals and groups. I also learn how to advocate for provision of food and nutrition services as a part of public policy.

FSHN 312: Quantity Foods/Institutional Purchasing

This course taught me the basics of food safety and the skills involved in procurement responsibilities. I demonstrated my knowledge of the course by developing a menu and food safety plan as if I was the food service manager for a small operation.

FSHN 389: Nutritional Assessment

In this course, I developed the knowledge and skills in the Nutrition Care Process to apply nutrition assessment methods across various settings. I also practiced using evidence-based guidelines and protocols to appropriately identify and present findings of the latest literature on the effects of the National School Lunch Program on childhood obesity.

FSHN 480: Nutrition in Exercise & Sport

From this course, I developed a deeper understanding of how exercise affects energy and nutrient needs. I also learned about how athletic performance can be affected by food and nutrient intake. In one assignment, I demonstrated this understanding by calculating the total resting energy expenditure, energy expended in exercise, and thermic effect of food for an athlete.