LLEK10264U Nutrition Physiology

Volume 2013/2014
Education
MSc Programme in Human Nutrition, MSc Programme in Gastronomy and Health and MSc Programme in Clinical Nutrition.
Content
Introduction to macro- and micronutrients, including definitions, classifications, chemical structure, physical and chemical characteristics and physiological function. Digestion, absorption, transport and storage and factors influencing these processes. Interaction with other nutrients and dietary factors. The biochemical role of micronutrients and their importance in relation to both oxidation and antioxidation. Storage, mobilization and metabolism of macronutrients. Regulation of the mobilization of macronutrients in the body at rest and during work/physical activity. Mechanisms to sustain the fluid, energy and macronutrient balance.
Learning Outcome
Knowledge:
- Describe in detail digestion and absorption of nutrients and factors of importance.
- Describe in detail metabolism and regulation of nutrients in normal physiological functions.
- Describe in detail mechanisms to sustain fluid, energy, and macronutrient balance.
- Characterize the function of nutrients in physiological functions.

Skills:
- Explain in detail digestion, absorption, and transport of micro- and macronutrients
- Differentiate storage, mobilization, and metabolism of micro- and macronutrients.
- Analyze factors influencing these processes.
- Compare physiological effects of different interrelated nutrients.
- Explain in detail the regulation of the mobilization of the macronutrients in the body at rest and during work/physical activity.
- Use scientific language to discuss and explain problems in written English
- Reflect independently on a range of physiological consequences of nutrition deficiency/overload.
- Discuss and reflect on the absorption and metabolism of the nutrients and their importance for the normal functions of the human organism.

Competences:
- Independently solve public nutrition problems related to health recommendations and physiological functions.
- Systematic understanding of knowledge in nutrition metabolism.
- Conceptual understanding that enables the student to evaluate current research critically.
- Critical awareness of current problems and new insights in nutrition.
- Work independently with scientific literature within the field.

Course literature will be announced at study start on the course’s Absalon page.

Basic nutrition knowledge an advantage.
The course includes one teaching module each week (teaching two mornings from 8-12 and teaching one afternoon from 12-17) with lectures and theoretical exercises. The topics which have been dealt with in the lectures will be used in the theoretical exercises.
MSc students in Clinical Nutrition can by choice answer the exam assignment in Danish or English.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Exam
  • 4
  • Lectures
  • 45
  • Preparation
  • 127
  • Theory exercises
  • 30
  • Total
  • 206
Credit
7,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Written examination, 4 hours under invigilation
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Aid
All aids allowed
Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
No external censorship
Internal grading. More assessors.
Re-exam
If 10 or fewer register for the reexamination the examination form will be oral.
Criteria for exam assesment

Please see ”Learning Outcome”