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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title
Module Code
School
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NFQ level	8	Credit Rating
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Module aims: To evaluate the relationship between nutritional intake, physical activity and health.

Learning Outcomes

1. Determine the appropriate nutritional requirements for a healthy adult
2. Describe the relationships between nutrient intake, physical activity and health
3. Analyse current nutritional recommendations for chronic diseases

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Group work	12	No Description
Independent learning	85	No Description
Examination	4	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Energy Balance.
Total daily energy expenditure* Basal metabolic rate* Daily physical activity* Thermic effect of foodDaily energy intake* Nutritional analysis – measuring nutritional status* Energy requirements and macronutrient composition.

Making good food choices (Food labels and Dietary records).
Diet and disease.

* Energy balance and obesity* CVD disease nutrition guidelines* Diabetes and dietary adjustments* Eating disorders* Body composition* Bone mineral density* Weight loss strategies with exercise.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Group assignment	n/a	20%	n/a
In Class Test	n/a	10%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category

Indicative Reading List

Burke and Deakin.: 0, Clinical Sports Nutrition.,
McArdle, Katch & Katch.: 0, Sports and Exercise Nutrition.,

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None

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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013Please note that this information is subject to change.

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.