Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student will:

  • demonstrate knowledge about energy and energy giving nutrients and the most important bodily functions
  • demonstrate knowledge about the most important functions of vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients
  • demonstrate knowledge on how different nutrients are digested and absorbed in the body
  • be familiar with the health authorities' recommendations on diets and nutrition
  • demonstrate knowledge of health related themes connected to food and nutrients

 

Contents

  • energy and energy giving nutrients
  • vitamins, minerals
  • micronutrients in food and drink
  • digestion, absorbtion, and metabolism
  • Norwegian nutritional recommendations and dietary advice
  • food, nutrition, and health

Teaching and learning methods

Primarily lectures. Part of the teaching is compulsory. Further information will be given at the beginning of the semester and in the semester plan.

 

The student workload is estimated to approx. 270 hours.

Examination requirements

Approved work requirements which will be further described in the semester plan

 

 

Examinations

A 2-hour written individual examination (multiple choice). Letter grades from A-F will be given.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to capacity.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
HE-100 – Nutrition and Health 1. 10
HE-100 – Nutrition and Health 1. 10
ERN128 – Food and Nutrition. 10
ERN131 – Food and Nutrition. 10
ERN123 – Food, Health and Sustainability in the Kindergarten. 5
ERN910 – Mat og ernæring. 5
ERN139 – Nutrition and metabolism. 5
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