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MAERN4100 Energy and Nutrients Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Energi og næringsstoffer
Study programme
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Nutrition Competencies for Health Professionals
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2023/2024
Curriculum
FALL 2023
Schedule
Course history

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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Teaching and learning methods

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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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