Prerequisites for Module
None, in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide a comprehensive understanding of childhood obesity from a molecular level to the epidemiology of the disease, and a review of the possible preventative and treatment options appropriate for children of different ages.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Discuss the causes of childhood obesity.
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Critically evaluate a range of possible approaches for the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity.
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Discuss the consequences of childhood obesity in epidemiological terms.
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Critically evaluate interventions which have tackled childhood obesity.
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Indicative Module Content
Childhood obesity at the molecular level. The growth of the systems and structures of the body; somatic, skeletal and sexual maturation. Environmental and cultural aspects of obesity. Epidemiological aspects of incidence and prevalence. Male and female differences in obesity and approaches to tackling it. Preventative and treatment approaches and initiatives for different settings.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Part Time | Lectures
| 10 | 10 | On-line discussion forum
| 5 | 5 | Tutorials/Workshop
| 10 | 10 |
Directed Study
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| 45 | 45 |
Private Study
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| 80 | 80 |
| Mode of Delivery
Blended learning. Delivery will be based on formal lectures, workshops, tutorials/case studies, and supported by on-line material, discussion forum and activities.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
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Coursework: a written assignment based on current research.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | Ng C., Anderson K., McQuillen K., Yu N. School-based Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Programs: A Public Health Perspective. Canadian Journal of Diabetes 2005: 211-219.
| | 2. | Management of obesity in children and young people: a national clinical guideline. Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network. Edinburgh: Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, 2003
| | 3. | Parízková, J. and Hills, A.P., 2005. Childhood Obesity: Prevention and Treatment. CRC Press.
| | 4. | Reilly, J.J., Dorosty, A.R., & Emmett, P.M. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in British children: Cohort study. British Medical Journal 1999, 319: 1039.
| | 5. | Young T.K., Dean H., Flett B. and Wood-Steiman P. Childhood obesity in a population at high risk for type 2 diabetes. The Journal of Pediatrics 2000, 136: 365-369.
| | 6. | Current journals and research articles.
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