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IPAK -EDU Course Syllabus

Nutrition For Health at Every Age

Instructor: Jill Troderman

📧 Email: jill@jilltroderman.com

Office Hours: To be announced (TBA)

Course Details:

• Duration: 13 Weeks


• Format: Weekly Zoom lectures


• Schedule: Thursday’s at 1 PM  (Pacific Time)


• Target Audience: Adult learners, healthcare professionals, educators, and wellness coaches


• Credits: Non-credit


• Number and Section:


• Prerequisites: None


• Grading: Non-graded

Course Description:

This course offers a foundational understanding of optimal nutrition needs through the human lifespan. Students will explore all stages holistic nutrition needs from pre-gestation detoxification strategies to nutrition for older adult cognitive optimization. This class will give students insight into the infrastructure people need to attain optimal health, avoid chronic disease, and to how to apply whole-food, holistic nutrition recommendations tailored to each life stage.

Learning Goals & Outcomes:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand the role and function of the three macronutrients: proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.


• Analyze how environmental toxins impact fertility, development, and long-term health and examine the use of detoxification strategies.


• Explore the origins and progression of chronic diseases related to poor nutrition.


• Evaluate the use and efficacy of supplements, vitamins, and superfoods.


• Demonstrate knowledge of digestive health, including digestion best practices.


• Apply whole-food preparation for optimal wellness across all ages.

Course Components & Assessments:

• Weekly interactive Zoom lectures


• Hands-on activities and field assignments


• Group discussions and peer-sharing


• Quizzes and short reflective writing


• Lab interpretation exercises


• Final Capstone Project: Students will complete a personalized nutrition strategy or case study, reviewed by a peer for feedback and insight.

Note: All assessments are ungraded, but designed to deepen practical understanding.

Recommended Reading:

• Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon


• Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine by Dr. Michael Murray


• The Great Cholesterol Myth by Dr. Johnny Bowden


• The Food Tree Holistic Nutrition and Wellness Curriculum by Jill Troderman


• Digestive Wellness by Elizabeth Lipski

(Additional resources may be suggested during the course.)

Course Overview:

Week 1: Introduction to Nutrition Across the Lifespan

Week 2: Pre-Gestational and Gestational Nutrition (Maternal and Paternal Optimization)

Week 3: Nutritional Requirements from Infancy to Adolescence

Week 4: Adult Nutrition and Lifestyle

Week 5: Nutrition in Older Adults

Week 6: Sourcing Clean and Sustainable Food

Week 7: Dietary Supplements – Benefits and Risks

Week 8: Digestive Health and Aids

Week 9: Healthy Food Preparation Techniques

Week 10: The Role of Condiments and Super Foods in Nutrition

Week 11: Nutrition and Chronic Disease Prevention

Week 12: Integrating Nutrition into Daily Life

Week 13: Final Integration, Capstone Presentations, and Assessment