Module Title
Nutrition and Physical Activity
Keywords
Nutrition, physical activity, nutritional assessment, nutritional requirements trends, life cycle, food safety, food hygiene |
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Prerequisites for Module
None in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enable the student to critically evaluate the effect of nutrition on the capacity for physical activity and the interrelations between dietary intake and physical exercise, using the principles of nutrition.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Discuss, in depth, the relationships between dietary intake and physical activity and critically evaluate the evidence on health benefits.
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Discuss the impact of physical activity on dietary requirements and general well-being.
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Evaluate the assessment of nutritional status and dietary intake for groups and individuals.
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Indicative Module Content
Diet and physical activity across the life cycle. Molecular structure of nutrients, cellular biochemistry. Application of various methods in measuring dietary intake and assessing nutritional status in individuals and groups. Effects of physical activity on nutritional requirements. Concept of energy balance and energy value of nutrients/foods, PAR, PAL. Estimation of energy balance and energy expenditure. Metabolic effects of nutrients, toxicants, active nutrients, additives. Changes in metabolic efficiency and food intake in relation to physical activity and training programmes. Trends in dietary intake and physical activity. Design of menu plans, formulation of appropriate nutritional advise. Effects of physical activity on body systems and health, exercise as a risk factor for chronic disease. Preparing and storing food safely, hygiene in the food chain.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Distance Learning |
| 22 |
Directed Study
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| 48 |
Private Study
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| 80 |
Mode of Delivery
Blended learning, e-learning, distance learning.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
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A written piece of coursework.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | GEISSLER, C. and POWERS, H. 2005. Human Nutrition. (11th Ed.) London: Elsevier.
| | 2. | GIBNEY, M.J., VORSTER, H.H., & KOK, F.J. 2002. Introduction to Human Nutrition. Oxford: Blackwell Science.
| | 3. | FOSTER, R. & LUNN, J. 2007. 40th Anniversary Briefing Paper: Food availability and our changing diet. London: British Nutrition Foundation.
| | 4. | HARDMANN, A.E. & STENSEL, D.J., 2003. Physical activity and health: the evidence explained. London: Routledge.
| | 5. | McKENNA, J. & RIDDOCH, C. 2003. Perspectives on health and exercise. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
| | 6. | MILES, L. 2007. Physical activity and health. London: British Nutrition Foundation.
| | 7. | Current journals and research articles.
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