Knowledge

The student...

can describe the factors that determine the total energy expenditure of an individual
is familiar with the structure of the energizing nutrients (carbohydrates, fats and proteins)
can explain the digestion, function, needs, sources and health effects of carbohydrates, proteins and fats
can describe health effects of alcohol
can describe factors that influence blood sugar regulation after a meal
can describe national recommendations and dietary advice as well as the basis for these
can give an overview of the most important vitamins and minerals, their sources and functions in the body
can give examples of the consequences of high and low intake of macro- and micronutrients
can give examples of groups who may need dietary supplements

Skills

The student...

can calculate energy needs for individuals and groups based on internationally accepted methods
can calculate the nutrients and distribution of energy in a diet using relevant software and internet sources
can evaluate the nutrients and distribution of energy in a diet
can compare and consider the quality of a variety of dietary supplements

General competence

The student...

Subject description 7117

Basic Nutrition