Module Details

Module Code: BIOL7033
Title: Applied Diet, Health & Disease
Long Title: Applied Diet, Health & Disease
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4211 - Biochemistry & Cell Biology
Module Delivered in: no programmes
Module Description: This applied and evidence-based module gives an overview of the role of key nutrients through-out the lifecycle. It also delves into the dietary management and prevention of dietary related disorders. Students will examine current dietary patterns in Ireland and factors affecting food choices. Students will also evaluate and interpret clinical case studies to establish a relationship between diet and health outcomes
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Examine the factors affecting dietary choices
LO2 Analyze dietary recommendations and the role of specific macro and micronutrients from pre-conception to older adults
LO3 Investigate the role of specific nutrients in the prevention and treatment of specific dietary related disorders
LO4 Examine novel dietary approaches to health including functional foods, modern diets
LO5 Apply culinary knowledge to dietary and meal planning for various life stages and dietary requirements
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).
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Food Choices
Factors contributing to food choices including personal, social, emotional, economic will be examined
Nutrition & Dietary Recommendations
Macro µo nutrients requirements and recommendations pre-conception, pregnancy & lactation, weaning, toddlers, children, adolescents, adults and older adults
Dietary related diseases
Application of specific macro and/or micro nutrients to well-being and dietary related diseases; obesity, diabetes, coeliac, cancer, osteoporosis, bowel disorders
Novel dietary approaches and components
Dietary components including functional foods (probiotics, fermented foods) and their potential role in health. Novel dietary approaches (5:2, intermittent fasting) and vegan and plant-based diets
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Factors affecting food choice and lifecycle nutrition
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Lifecycle Nutrition, diet related diseases and novel diets
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 3,5
Assessment Description
On topics related to dietary and meal planning for various life stages and dietary requirements
No End of Module 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 on topics related to diet, nutrition, health and disease Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Case studies: applying knowledge of nutrition and its role in health and disease to exemplar case studies Every Second Week 1.00 2
Lab Contact Culinary Operations: applying nutrition and culinary knowledge to menus and meal planning for different dietary needs Every Second Week 1.50 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed study Every Week 2.50 2.5
Total Hours 9.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.50
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory on topics related to diet, nutrition, health and disease Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Case studies: applying knowledge of nutrition and its role in health and disease to exemplar case studies Every Second Week 1.00 2
Lab Contact Culinary Operations: applying nutrition and culinary knowledge to menus and meal planning for different dietary needs Every Second Week 1.50 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed study Every Week 2.50 2.5
Total Hours 9.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Gordon Wardlaw,Anne Smith. (2012), Contemporary Nutrition, McGraw-Hill Education, p.0, [ISBN: 9780073402543].
  • Paul M. Insel,Don Ross,Kimberley McMahon,Melissa Bernstein. (2016), Nutrition, Jones & Bartlett Publishers, p.1035, [ISBN: 9781284100051].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Judith L. Buttriss,Ailsa A. Welch,John M. Kearney,Susan A. Lanham-New. (2017), Public Health Nutrition, John Wiley & Sons, p.468, [ISBN: 9781118660973].
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