Studyinfo subject MAERN4100 2021 HØST
MAERN4100 Energy and Nutrients Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Energi og næringsstoffer
- Study programme
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Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i ernæringskompetanse for helsepersonell / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i fysioterapi for barn og unge / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i fysioterapi for eldre personer / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i rehabilitering og habilitering / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i helsesykepleie / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i fysioterapi for muskelskjeletthelse / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i psykomotorisk fysioterapi / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i ergoterapi
- Weight
- 10.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2021/2022
- Curriculum
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FALL
2021
- Schedule
- Programme description
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Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i ernæringskompetanse for helsepersonell / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i fysioterapi for barn og unge / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i fysioterapi for eldre personer / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i rehabilitering og habilitering / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i helsesykepleie / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i fysioterapi for muskelskjeletthelse / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i psykomotorisk fysioterapi / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i ergoterapi
- Course history
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Introduction
Language of instruction: Norwegian
In this course, the students will learn about the metabolism of energy and nutrients. It deals with the sources and functions of important macro and micronutrients, with emphasis on the background for recommending intake of nutrients, in addition to food groups and their content of nutrients. Students will also learn to calculate the content of nutrients in an example diet using an appropriate tool.
Recommended preliminary courses
The course builds on human biology corresponding to knowledge acquired from a bachelor’s degree in health sciences.
Required preliminary courses
The student must have been admitted to the Master’s Degree Programme in Health Sciences and hold authorisation as healthcare personnel.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student
- can discuss energy metabolism and its regulation mechanisms
- can explain the function and conversion of and the need for macro and micronutrients
- can discuss common nutritional challenges in various groups of the society
Skills
The student
- can assess the nutritional content of food products and compare different food groups’ contribution to the overall diet
- can calculate and assess the content of nutrients and energy in relation to needs using appropriate tools
General competence
- The student can assess and present problems, reasoning and conclusions related to the conversion of energy and nutrients
Teaching and learning methods
The course will be mainly online, except for one seminar on campus during the start of the course. The online course will involve presentations, seminars and supervision. The course will use varied, student-active working methods, individually and in groups. The student is responsible to be up-to-date on activities and academic content in the learning platforms.
Course requirements
The following must have been approved in order for the student to take the examination:
- A multiple choice test with a minimum of 80% correct answers by the given deadline.
Assessment
An individual home examination over 48 hours in the form of a case assignment - written report based on a given template. Scope: 2,000 words (+/- 10%).
Permitted exam materials and equipment
All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.
Grading scale
Grade scale A-F.
Examiners
All examinations are assessed by an internal and an external examiner.