NUTR08005 2019 Global Perspectives in Nutrition
Full Title
Global Perspectives in Nutrition
Transcript Title
Global Perspectives in Nutriti
Code
NUTR08005
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
NUTR - Nutrition
Department
HEAL - Health & Nutritional Sciences
Level
08 - Level 8
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_H08 202200 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Human Nutrition
SG_SHUMA_H08 202400 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Human Nutrition
Description
This module brings together previous learnings in nutrition and frames them in a global context.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Summarise the nature and scope of some of the world's major food problems
2.
Understand the global movement towards sustainable food, sustainable diets and reduced food waste
3.
Understand the interplay between nutrition and climate change
4.
Understand current WHO global nutrition targets and sustainable development goals
5.
Discuss nutrition programmes and food policies at a local, national and global level
Teaching and Learning Strategies
The teaching of this module will take place online.
Module Assessment Strategies
Assessment of the learning outcomes of this module will be through continuous assessment.
Repeat Assessments
x
Indicative Syllabus
Global nutrition targets, malnutrition, the global food system, global burden of disease, food insecurity, nutrition and climate change, sustainable diets, implementation of interventions and services in low and middle income settings, the developing world, world food programmes.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Report/Project/Presentation | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 40 % | Any | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| 2 | Major Project Case Study | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 40 % | Any | 1,2,5 |
| 3 | Weekly MCQ's | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 20 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Online Learning Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Lecture | Online | Online Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.00 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Recommended Reading
2016-10-07 Good Nutrition: Perspectives for the 21st Century S. Karger
ISBN 3318059641 ISBN-13 9783318059649
2016-10-07 Good Nutrition: Perspectives for the 21st Century S. Karger
ISBN 3318059641 ISBN-13 9783318059649
Module Resources
Journal Resources
British Journal of Nutrition
International Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism
Maternal and Child Nutrition
Other Resources
World Health Organisation
United Nations