HUMAN NUTRITION

Course Code

HE 4008

Credit Points

60

Course Coordinator

Dr L Masson

Pre-requisites

360 credit points including CM 1015 or CM1016, BI 25M6 and all core courses.

Overview

This is the taught component of an honours year in the BSc Health Sciences Programme and must be followed by HE 4502. Topics are: Foundation for Nutrition, Dietary Assessment, Nutrient Metabolism, Growth and Nutritional Status, Energy Balance and Diet and Health.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 2 two-hour examination (70%) and 6 continuous assessments (3 practical exercises, 2 essays and 1 literature assignment) (30%).