Nutrition 2
Nutrition 2 focuses on what different groups base their food choices, habits and preferences on. Eating habits are an important part of identity and quality of life, which are closely linked to the historical, cultural and sociological aspects of food production and access, distribution and consumption over time.
The programme of study will also focus on the relationship between physical activity, nutrition and health. Nutrition and health communication are also key areas that will provide students with an increased understanding of how to convey knowledge-based dietary advice to different population groups. Students will be able to transfer their knowledge about the relationships that exist between food, nutrition, health and society into theory-based measures and advice on health-promoting diets adapted to different population groups.
Knowledge
Students
- will have advanced knowledge of various aspects and factors that influence food culture, eating habits and -choice
- will have in-depth knowledge of the connection between physical activity, nutrition and health
- will have in-depth knowledge of diet for people with special needs such as food intolerances and allergies
- can apply knowledge of nutrition and health communication in the planning and development of health promotion measures for various population groups, especially related to diet and nutrition
Skills
Students
- Can analyze and explain how and why eating habits and food culture vary in society and in different groups in the population
- Can use relevant methods and tools to increase and strengthen the population's awareness, knowledge, attitudes and preferences regarding food, diet and nutrition in a health-promoting perspective
- Can analyze and relate critically to various sources of information and use these to structure and formulate professional reasoning
General competence
Students
- can communicate about nutritional issues and convey nutritional information adapted to the recipient(s)
- can apply their knowledge and skills in new areas to carry out advanced tasks and smaller projects
Online and session-based. Two sessions per semester. Three days per session.
Lectures in lecture halls, kitchens and online, group work, self-study, seminars, practical and theoretical tasks and discussions, or other practical work.
Composite assessment (SV): Both examination activities described below must be passed in order to complete the course.
- Portfolio (MA): Contains two written submissions.
- Home examination (HJ): A one week (7 days) individually written home examination.
Both MA and HJ are graded A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. The portfolio represents 30% of the grade and the home examination represents 70% of the course grade.
NB: The portfolio work must be approved in order to take the examination.
All examination support materials are allowed.
Exception: Generating an answer using ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence and submitting it wholly or partially as one's own answer is considered cheating