Overview

This topic will introduce students to the concept, formulation and uses of the Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs) and the physiological basis of nutritional requirements and food habits in pregnancy and lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, middle-adult years and the ageing adult. Diseases of malnutrition in vulnerable age groups will be explored … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Build on students' knowledge of the fundamental principles of nutrition science
  • Develop students' knowledge of normal growth and development and nutritional requirements at all stages of the life cycle

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Apply nutritional and dietary requirements across each stage of the lifescycle for optimal health
2.
Summarise the role of nutrition in the prevention and management of common conditions known to occur across the lifecycle
3.
Identify the barriers and facilitators for maintaining or achieving optimal nutritional status across the lifecycle among different population groups

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Assumed knowledge

Knowledge of the fundamental principles of nutrition science including the role and dietary sources of the major essential nutrients.