Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Workshop
Module Offerings
5102SSLN-SEP-CTY
Aims
This module will establish the scientific basis of human nutrition and develop relevant practical skills. Nutritional recommendations are translated into practical application and practical menu plans.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Describe the nutritional requirements for people in different stages of the life cycle, from conception to old age
2.
Discuss nutritional issues relating to various population groups, recognising the link between early nutrition and nutritional problems later in life
3.
Describe how a nutritionally based menu can be achieved for a particular population group
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Nutrition in the life cycle, i.e. pregnancy/lactation; infant feeding; childhood and adolescents; old age; vegetarianism, poverty and minority groups. It includes some topical but controversial areas of nutrition, e.g. antioxidants; functional foods; coronary heart disease, cancer. Workshops & a practical will develop understanding, apply theory to practical situations, review overall progress and allow for discussion of relevant topics.
Module Overview:
This module will establish the scientific basis of human nutrition and develop relevant practical skills.
This module will establish the scientific basis of human nutrition and develop relevant practical skills.
Additional Information:This module builds on level 4 modules, particularly Principles of Human Nutrition.