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Nutrition as Support for Wellbeing (5 cr)

Code: G8291-3008

General information


Enrollment

23.11.2020 - 08.01.2021

Timing

18.01.2021 - 31.07.2021

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Korkeakouluyksikkö D, Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOS2), Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat

Teachers

  • Tapani Risto

Teacher in charge

Tapani Risto

Groups

  • TOS220SY

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the basic functions of the digestive system and its regulation and the effect of physical activity on nutrition
- describe and recognise the significance of nutrition for the wellbeing of people in different ages
- evaluate the client’s body composition and support dietary habits that promote a client's wellbeing
- design approaches that take physical activity and nutrition into account and promote the client's overall wellbeing.

Teaching methods

Nutrition physiology (2cr), Nutrition- and avtivityaseesment (2op), clinical nutrition of owna interest (1op)

Grading scale

Approved/Failed