PPUHPRA3 Teaching practice, 3rd period Course description

Se mer utfyllende informasjon om praksis i programplanen og i praksisguiden for PPU-Y

Se mer utfyllende informasjon om praksis i programplanen og i praksisguiden for PPU-Y

Se mer utfyllende informasjon om praksis i programplanen og i praksisguiden for PPU-Y

Det er et krav om 100% tilstedeværelse i praksis i alle praksisperiodene. Ved fravær må dagene tas igjen etter avtale med praksissted og emneansvarlig/praksisseksjonen ved LUI.

Se mer utfyllende informasjon om praksis i programplanen og i praksisguiden for PPU-Y

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.

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
• can discuss advantages and disadvantages within dietary assessment methods

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

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.