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This module is for students taking the Graduate Diploma or MSc in Food, Nutrition and Health.
This module will focus on key nutrients (e.g. fat, carbohydrates, protein, target vitamins/minerals) and their role in health. For each nutrient, consideration will be given to i) forms and quantities consumed in the diet, ii) physiological role in health and disease, iii) current health and lifestyle advice in relation to the role of this nutrient in health and disease and iv) the implications of newly emerging scientific evidence.
The module will be delivered through the UCD VLE. It will consist of:
• Audio and demonstrations by the lecturers
• Discussion threads
• Virtual classroom environments
• Written assignments
Students are not required to attend lectures at the UCD campus as part of the course. Students are expected to spend a total 125 hours workload during the trimester consisting of:
• Lectures and activities during the trimester: 18-24 hours
• Autonomous learning: 65-75 hours
• Assignment work: 40 hours
This module will focus on key nutrients (e.g. fat, carbohydrates, protein, target vitamins/minerals) and their role in health. For each nutrient, consideration will be given to i) forms and quantities consumed in the diet, ii) physiological role in health and disease, iii) current health and lifestyle advice in relation to the role of this nutrient in health and disease and iv) the implications of newly emerging scientific evidence.
The module will be delivered through the UCD VLE. It will consist of:
• Audio and demonstrations by the lecturers
• Discussion threads
• Virtual classroom environments
• Written assignments
Students are not required to attend lectures at the UCD campus as part of the course. Students are expected to spend a total 125 hours workload during the trimester consisting of:
• Lectures and activities during the trimester: 18-24 hours
• Autonomous learning: 65-75 hours
• Assignment work: 40 hours
About this Module
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Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
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Module Requisites and Incompatibles
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Assessment Strategy
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| Name | Role |
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| Ms Malak Ali | Tutor |
| Dr Fiona Lalor | Tutor |