NUTR07017 2019 Public Health Nutrition
Full Title
Public Health Nutrition
Transcript Title
Public Health Nutrition
Code
NUTR07017
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
NUTR - Nutrition
Department
HEAL - Health & Nutritional Sciences
Level
07 - NFQ Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Laura Keaver
Programme Membership
SG_SHUMA_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Human Nutrition
SG_SHUMA_B07 201900 Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition
SG_SHUMA_H08 202200 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Human Nutrition
SG_SHUMA_B07 202200 Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition
Description
This module aims to provide a comprehensive overview of public health nutrition with an insight into specific issues such as nutrition epidemiology, food choice, population intervention strategies tailored to specific public health issues and the basis of nutrient requirements.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Explain the basic concepts of nutrition epidemiology
2.
Develop an understanding of food choice and related issues
3.
Demonstrate awareness of the scientific basis for the measurement and estimation of nutritional requirements, and dietary reference values for the general population with reference to the current food based dietary guidelines
4.
Critically analyse current issues in Public Health Nutrition
5.
Become familiar with the link between diet and chronic disease
6.
Interpret current national nutrition surveys and become familiar with the dietary intake of Irish individuals across the lifespan
Teaching and Learning Strategies
A variety of learning and teaching methods will be used in the delivery of this module including lectures and student-led workshops. Students will have access to lecture information and additional resources through Moodle.
Module Assessment Strategies
Continuous assessment will comprise of report writing on a particular topic related to public health nutrition and assignments based on the practical application of theory.
Repeat Assessments
x
Indicative Syllabus
Overview of public health nutrition
Nutrition epidemiology
Diet and the development of non-communicable diseases
Food choice
Food Poverty
Public health nutrition strategies for intervention
Dietary guidelines
Current issues in Public Health Nutrition
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
50 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
50 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Debate | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 20 % | Any | 1,2,3 |
| 2 | Project/Report | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 30 % | Any | 3,4,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 50 % | End of Semester | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Lecture Theatre | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Workshop / Seminar | Flat Classroom | Student-led workshop | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independant study | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
- Gibney, MJ, Margetts, BM, Kearney, JM, Arab, L (2004) Public Health Nutrition. Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.
- Gandy J (2014) Manual of Dietetic Practice. 5th Ed. Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.
- Food Standards Agency (2002) Food Portion Sizes (MAFF handbook). The Stationary Office.
- McCance, RA and Widdowson, EM (2002) McCance and Widowson's Composition of Foods. 7th Summary Edition. Royal Society of Chemistry.
Journal Resources
Journal of Public Health Nutrition
URL Resources
n/a
Other Resources
n/a
Additional Information
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