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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Lifespan Nutrition
Reference HS2127 Version 4
Created March 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 8
Approved July 2018 SCQF Points 15
Amended June 2023 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To provide students with an understanding of metabolic demands and nutritional requirements at key stages of the lifespan, and introduce evidence relating nutrients, diet and lifestyle-related factors to health and chronic disease prevention.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Explain the nutritional requirements throughout the stages of the lifespan.
2 Explain food patterns and factors affecting food choice throughout the stages of the lifespan, and implications for menu planning.
3 Discuss the implications of food and lifestyle choices on growth and development, and healthy ageing.
4 Identify the policies and guidelines to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities throughout the lifespan.

Indicative Module Content
Nutritional requirements throughout the lifespan: pre-conceptual, foetal life, pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, ageing and senescence. Factors affecting nutritional requirements, food choice, food preparation, menu planning and dietary manipulation including: genetics, physiological and metabolic changes, age, gender, socioeconomics circumstances, psychology, beliefs, ethnicity, religion, culture, lifestyle, food sustainability and physical activity. Nutritional recommendations. Public health, technology, health inequalities, health outcomes, UNICEF, WHO, guidelines. Health and Safety.

Module Delivery
Blended delivery comprising on campus and online learning and engagement. This will include Workshops, Tutorials, Seminars, Keynote Lectures, Digital Learning Resources and practical classes.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 36 22
Non-Contact Hours 114 128
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 150
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Practical Exam Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Presentation
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 0% Outcomes Assessed:
Description: This relates to a minimum of 80% mandatory attendance of all scheduled module delivery. Attendance is assessed on a pass/unsuccessful basis.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Component 1 (examination) comprises 100% of the module grade. A minimum of Grade D is required to pass the module along with a pass in C2.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A in C1 and Pass in C2
B B in C1 and Pass in C2
C C in C1 and Pass in C2
D D in C1 and Pass in C2
E E in C1 and/or Fail in C2
F F in C1 irrespective of a pass or fail in C2
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Successful completion of stage 1 or equivalent
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
This module has an 80% attendance requirement. This is essential in order to develop the professionalism required of a Dietitian and to ensure that students are competent for practice placement.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 GANDY, J., ed., 2019. Manual of Dietetic practice. 6th ed. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons
2 LAMMI-KEEFE, C. J., COUCH, S.C., and KIRWAN, J.P., eds., 2018. Handbook of Nutrition and Pregnancy. Cham: Humana Press
3 SHAW, V., ed., 2020. Clinical Paediatric Dietetics. 5th ed. Oxford: Blackwell.
4 The bibliography will be updated annually to ensure the articles used are current to dietetic practice and reflect key issues.

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