Aim and Content

The seminar is an introduction to nutritional research, with focus on the principal topics in nutrition. The students will gain in-depth knowledge of nutritional research and further develop their understanding, critical reading and scientific discussion of research.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, the students are expected to have

Knowledge:

• capable of explaining nutritional recommendations for macro and micro-nutrients, as well as food-based dietary guidelines for different population groups
• capable of describing historical and global perspectives in relation to dietary recommendations

Skills:

• critical reading of scientific articles in nutrition
• capable of discussing nutritional research questions

Competence:

• the ability to ask critical questions and discuss nutritional research with other students
• the ability to participate in the design and presentation of team work in nutritional science

Access to the Course Unit

Bachelor in human nutrition

Teaching Methods

About 30 hours of lectures, 3 hours library (offered by UBB).

Compulsory Requirements

Participation in more than 80% of the seminars, participation in the team work (presentation and discussion)

Assessment methods

Active participation in more than 80% of the seminars. Participation in team work, scientific presentation

Grading Scale

Passed / failed