Description
This module provides students with fundamental knowledge of nutrition, metabolism and digestion to obtain relationship between diet and health.
Aims
The aim of this Module is to provide the student with an understanding of physiological and metabolic basis for dietary requirements as well as the role of nutrients in the body.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module the student should be able to:
1. Recognise sources and functions of macro and micronutrients
2. Explain the importance of a balanced diet, the relationship between diet and health and the basis for setting nutritional guidelines
3. Relate the structure of the digestion system to the processes involved in the digestion and absorption of nutrients
4. Outline the production of energy in the tissues (aerobically and anaerobically)
5. Explain the concept of energy balance and body composition and methods to assess it
6. Appraise the nutrition assessment methods
Indicative Content
1 Nutrients and nourishment
2 Nutritional guidelines
3 Nutritional assessment methods
4 Macronutrients: sources, functions and regulation in the body
5 Micronutrients: sources, functions and regulation in the body
7 Metabolic endocrinology (major hormonal effects on energy balance and health)
8 Physiology of digestive system
Teaching and Learning Work Loads
| Teaching and Learning Method | Hours |
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial/Seminar | 20 |
| Practical Activity | 4 |
| Assessment | 50 |
| Independent | 102 |
| Total | 200 |
Guidance notes
SCQF Level - The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.
Credit Value – The total value of SCQF credits for the module. 20 credits are the equivalent of 10 ECTS credits. A full-time student should normally register for 60 SCQF credits per semester.
Disclaimer
We make every effort to ensure that the information on our website is accurate but it is possible that some changes may occur prior to the academic year of entry. The modules listed in this catalogue are offered subject to availability during academic year 2021/22 , and may be subject to change for future years.
