Module Details

Module Code: NUTR N8001
Full Title: Nutrition through the Lifecycle
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner::  
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module aims to inform the student about dietary requirements for each stage in the lifecycle from preconception to old age and to assess the evidence for particular food ingredients to support health.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Describe the physiological changes that occur in the human lifecycle.
MLO2 Identify specific nutrient requirements for each stage of the lifecycle.
MLO3 Plan diets to adequately meet nutritional needs at a given level and identify ways to address common nutritional problems.
MLO4 Suggest dietary components that would be useful in the diet of individuals who are obese, or suffer from heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, cancer, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract or mental health problems, and evaluate the evidence for their inclusion.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Lifecycle nutrition
Preconception care; Fertility; Nutritional needs through pregnancy; Anatomy and physiology of lactation; Feeding the newborn; Infant nutrition; Nutrition for toddlers and preschool children; Nutrition for school age children and adolescence; Overnutrition and eating disorders; Physiological changes with aging nutrition; Nutrition for older adults; Common nutritional problems at each level.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work50.00%
Final Examination50.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
The students will be asked to review the literature in an area related to some aspect of lifecycle nutrition.
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 6.00 6
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part-time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Brown, Judith E. (2017), Nutrition through the Lifecycle, 6th. Wadsworth Cengage Learning, USA, [ISBN: 9781305628007].
  • Langley-Evans, S. (2015), Nutrition,health and Disease -a lifespan approach, 2nd. Wiley-Blackwell, UK, [ISBN: 9781118907092].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Derbyshire,E. (2011), Nutrition in Childbearing Years, 1st. Wiley- Blackwell, UK, [ISBN: 9781444333053].
  • More, J. (2013), Infant, Child and Adolescent Nutrition: A Practical Handbook, CRC Press, UK, [ISBN: 9781444111859].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • British Journal of Nutrition, Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutrition Bulletin, Journal of Maternal and Clinical Nutrition, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Other Resources