Nutritional Care (6cr)

Content

Type of course
Optional

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
Students deepen their knowledge on special diets and are familiarised with their practical implementation. They know the nutritional recommendations of diverse customer groups. Students are acquainted with the research methods of nutrition and learn to assess the nutritional quality of diets.

Course contents
- Backgrounds and meaning of special diets
- Practical implementation of special diets and knowledge of products
- Nutritional recommendations of special groups
- Assessment of eating habits by various methods
- Assessment of diets

Teaching methods
- Lectures
- Exercises
- Practical work

Assessment methods
- Exercises
- Practical work

Prerequisites
-

Required / Recommended reading
Will be agreed at the beginning of the course

Name of lecturer(s)
Jaana Sahlsten,

Year of study
2

Semester
autumn or spring

Language of instruction
Finnish