This module builds on and encompasses the fundamentals of the module TFNT0021, Introductory Nutrition, and relates optimum sustainable nutrition, in terms of energy, nutrient and non-nutrient requirements to each stage of the lifecycle.
The module introduces the learner to the nutrient requirements of each stage of the lifecycle and addresses the needs for sustainable nutrition and sustainable diets at each life stage. It delivers instruction on the relationship between optimum sustainable nutritional needs, health, well-being and disease prevention at each stage of the lifecycle – this module thereby aims to address the UNs Sustainable Development Guidelines 2 and 3.
Health promotion is fundamental to nutritional education and behavioural change and this module introduces the principles and methods of health promotion.
Unit 1: Maternal and Foetal Nutrition
Epigenetics and nutrigenomics
Unit 2: Gestational Nutrition
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Unit 3: Infant Nutrition
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Unit 4: Childhood Nutrition
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Unit 5: Adolescent Nutrition
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Unit 6: Adult Nutrition
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Unit 7: Elderly Nutrition
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Unit 8: Institutional Nutrition
Malnutrition
Unit 9: Institutional Nutrition
Malnutrition
Unit 10 Health Promotion
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Unit 11: Health Promotion
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Unit 12: Revision and exam questions
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Students are encouraged to engage in their own learning through knowledge acquired from lectures, class discussion, problem based learning, websites, video links, podcasts, online tutorials and self- directed learning.
Students are expected to stay abreast of emerging nutritional research and nutrition trends.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 70 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 30 |