SHN5102 - Nutritional Biochemistry and Exercise for Health

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of body composition, energy balance and metabolic rate.
Explain inter-relationships between selected micronutrients at the cellular level.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the relationship between micronutrients, exercise and health.
Demonstrate an understanding of the aetiology of osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease and obesity.
Evaluate the role of nutrition and exercise in the prevention of the above disorders.

Content:

Body composition; work and energy; energy requirements and energy intake. B groups vitamins and their role in energy transfer and exercise. Metabolism of iron and calcium in human health. Antioxidants in free-radicals induced disease development. Food consumption trends in the UK, nutritional consequences of dietary trends. Socio-economic differences in food consumption. Risk factors and aetiology of nutrition-related diseases including hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity and osteoporosis. Prevention of nutrition-related health problems through diet and exercise.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lectures will be supported with seminars to facilitate understanding of how healthy eating and physical activity can act in synergy in the prevention and treatment of nutrition-related diseases.

Lectures
Contact hours: 30
Intended Group size: 60 to 70

Seminars
Contact hours: 10
Intended Group size: 15 to 20

Guided independent study
Hours:160

Assessment:

001 In class test mid semester 1 20%
002 Case Study report 3000 words end of semester 1 80%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Prof. Judy Donnelly
Level - 5
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - SHN4232 INTRODUCTION TO FOOD AND NUTRITION, OR EQUIVALENT
Semester(s) Offered - 5S1

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