Knowledge

The student...

has knowledge of digestive systems structure, function and treatment of nutrients
has insight into the factors that determine the total energy expenditure of an individual
has knowledge of the structure, function, digestion, health effects, needs and sources of macronutrients as well as factors with significance for blood sugar regulation
has knowledge of the health effects of alcohol
has knowledge of important vitamins and minerals, their sources and functions in the body
has insight into the national recommendations and nutritional advice and and the basis of these
has knowledge 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 GRE200

Basic Nutrition