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MAERN4100 Energy and Nutrients Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Energi og næringsstoffer
- Study programme
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Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Nutrition Competencies for Health Professionals
- Weight
- 10.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2023/2024
- Curriculum
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FALL 2023
- Schedule
- Programme description
- 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
Bestått/ikke bestått
Learning outcomes
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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.
Overlapping courses
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