Learning objectives
Knowledge and understanding applied
• Apply the acquired knowledge in the framework of applied human nutrition.
• Understand data obtained from individual anthropometric evaluation
• Autonomously prepare a dietary plan.
Judgment autonomy
• Develop the ability to evaluate the nutritional status of individuals, to evaluate the nutritional composition of diets, and to plan the most appropriate dietary prescription based on the nutritional needs.
Learning skills
• Develop skills and methodology that allow you to evaluate the nutritional status of individuals in a highly autonomous way.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
- Practical evaluation of the nutritional status through the main clinical instruments (basic anthropometric measurements, as body weight, and height, and body circumferences, plicometry, bioimpedance analysis)
- Assessment of food intake and development of personalized diet through professional software.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Slides of the lessons
Teaching methods
Practical workshops organized in order to involve students.
The slides used to support lessons, as an integral part of the teaching material, will be provided directly to the students and uploaded on the Elly platform.
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation of student participation to the proposed activities and evaluation of the laboratory reports, which will be uploaded on Elly platform following specific deadlines, in which the student will note all the practical activities, the collected data and critically commenting the results obtained.
Scale of assessment: -2 to +2.
The grade will be integrated within the grade of the whole course.
Other information
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