PERS20020 Introduction to Nutrition for Health and Exercise

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module provides an understanding of the role of food and nutrition in promoting a healthy lifestyle. Health risks linked to body composition, nutrient deficiencies and dietary habits are readily altered by manipulation of nutrient intake in the short- and long-term. Students are introduced to both the foundations of nutrition science (macro- and micronutrients, measuring dietary requirements and energy balance), and their application to health. Students will be provided with a brief introduction to nutrition and exercise. Foods will be discussed with reference to their composition of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, and vitamins.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module students should be able to:
-reflect on the fundamental principles of nutrition science and evolution of dietary guidelines for health
-understand the physiology of key biological systems of the gastro-intestinal tract
-understand the impact of lifestyle on intermediary metabolism (mainly diet)
-collect, analyse, interpret and report dietary data relevant to health

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Specified Learning Activities

35
Autonomous Student Learning

66
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
lectures
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: End of semester MCQ End of trimester MCQ n/a Graded No

55
Assignment: Dietary records report Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

45

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback on examination performance will be provided upon the request of the student. In this instance the module coordinator will arrange to meet with the student to discuss the examination performance.

Name Role
Dr Katy Horner Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Kate Pumpa Lecturer / Co-Lecturer