Low carbs, no carbs, good fats, bad fats – with so many
conflicting messages in the media, it’s easy to get confused
about what makes a healthy, balanced meal. To dispel food fads
and uncover the facts about nutrition, instructor Donna Louie
teaches a nutrition class for students in the Libby Arts
Residential Academic Program (RAP), Baker RAP, and Global
Studies RAP at CU-Boulder. To actively engage students in the
learning process, Louie arranges field trips and other
activities outside of class. One such outing taught students the
value of food. They prepared nutritious meals for a homeless
community using produce donated to Boulder Food Rescue from
local grocers and the Center for Community on campus. Louie’s
goal for the class is to help students understand how nutrition
affects their health and performance. She stresses four
characteristics of a healthful diet—an adequate amount of food
to fuel the body, a balanced diet of all the food groups, a
variety of nutrients and moderation of food intake. “It’s a