Module Details

Module Code: BIOL7018
Title: Nutritional Analysis
Long Title: Nutritional Analysis
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4211 - Biochemistry & Cell Biology
Module Delivered in: 6 programme(s)
Module Description: This module covers the nutritional content and the value of food in the body and principle techniques employed in the analysis of food. In addition, students will study the process of nutritional assessment of individuals.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe current methodologies for analysing the nutritional content of food.
LO2 Distinguish between nutritional content and nutritional value and describe methods for analysing nutritional value.
LO3 Describe methodologies for determining nutritional requirements of populations and individuals.
LO4 Explain the process of and methodologies used for carrying out a nutritional assessment of individuals.
LO5 Perform analytical procedures and dietary analysis, collate data, interpret results and write scientific reports.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
13905 BIOL7018 Nutritional Analysis
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Analysis of food
Introduction to methods of analysing the macro- and micro- nutrient content of food; including spectrophotometry, titration, HPLC, bomb calorimetry, Kjeldahl assay, solvent extraction.
Nutrient content versus nutritional value
Bioavailability, bioaccessibility, factors affecting absorption. Measuring bioaccessibility and bioavailability in vitro and in vivo. Impact of food formulation, food processing (pre- and post- production), food matrix on bioavailability/nutrient release and therefore nutritional value
Population nutritional requirements
Determination of reference intakes and dietary guidelines.
Individual nutritional requirements
Measuring basal metabolic rate, thermic effect of food, total energy expenditure, nitrogen balance studies, predictive formula.
Nutritional assessment
Anthropometry, biochemical, clinical and dietary evaluation. Application, advantages and disadvantages of different methods.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Analysis and summary of key research papers on topic relevant to module content.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 25
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
On practical experiments
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Laboratory based practicals Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self-directed learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Julie A. Lovegrove, Leanne Hodson, Sangita Sharma and Susan A Lanham-New. (2015), Nutrition Research Methodologies, Wiley-Blackwell, [ISBN: 9781118554678].
  • Sharon Rady Rolfes, Kathryn Pinna, Ellie Whitney. (2017), Understanding normal and clinical nutrition, 11th Ed.. Cengage, [ISBN: 978133709806].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SHERB_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Herbal Science 4 Mandatory
CR_SNHSC_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nutrition and Health Science 4 Mandatory
CR_SBIBI_7 Bachelor of Science in Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology 4 Elective
CR_SFSTE_7 Bachelor of Science in Food and Health Science 4 Elective
CR_SCEBS_8 Common Entry Biological Sciences 4 Elective
CR_SBIOS_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Applied Biosciences 4 Elective