Registry
Module Specifications
Archived Version 2014 - 2015
| Module Title |
Food & Nutrition in Health
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| Module Code |
NS140
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School |
School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr. Mary Rose Sweeney | Office Number | H259 |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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| Compatibles |
None
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| Incompatibles |
None
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Description
This module will introduce students to the role that food and nutrition play in health and disease causation, for example obesity, type 11 diabetes, cardiovascular disease. Topics also covered will include calorie, and macro and micronutrient requirements for normal growth and development. The role of food advertising and its impact on food choices will be coverd. Researh methods used to assess nutrition intakes and status will be examined. Food security in the context of global warming will be also be covered.
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Learning Outcomes
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Lecture | 28 | No Description | | Tutorial | 6 | No Description | | Independent Study | 41 | No Description | | Total Workload: 75 |
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities
None
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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
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| Reassessment Requirement |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component |
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Indicative Reading List
- 0: 48379
- 0: 48380
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Other Resources
8501, Report of Inter-sectoral Group on the Implementati, 0, 8502, Obesity The Policy challenges Report of the Nation, 0, 8503, Health in Ireland. Key trends 2010. Department of , 0, 8504, Statement of strategy 2008-2010. Department of Hea, 0,
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