Nutrition
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Knowledge of nutrition, food and diet is becoming increasingly important in a society where dietary and lifestyle-related diseases are increasing. Through the nutrition programme, the student will study basic food knowledge and nutrition in depth, as well the societal, health and scientific aspects of nutrition, food and diet. The importance of food and nutrition to individuals and society from a broad perspective will be the overall focus of the programme. After completing the programme, students will be able to plan and disseminate diets and menus in line with current national recommendations for different groups in the population. Students will also be able to explain and communicate connections between diet and health, and be able to plan and implement measures to promote a healthy diet in the population.
Knowledge
The candidate
- Has broad knowledge of basic nutrition, diet and food, and its importance to individuals and society
- Has broad knowledge of official dietary advice and nutrient recommendations for different groups in the population and the basis for these recommendations
- Has in-depth knowledge of the most important nutritional challenges in Norway in different phases of life and viewed in the light of societal conditions
- Has knowledge of nutritional epidemiology
Skills
The candidate
- Can explain societal conditions affecting diet and food quality
- Can apply professional knowledge and provide dietary advice to different groups, as well as plan and implement nutritional measures at the population level
- Can account for the importance of diet in promoting good health and preventing disease
- Can plan diets and menus in line with current national recommendations for different groups in the population
General competence
The candidate
- Can contribute to knowledge development and critical reflection in nutrition studies and be able to collaborate with various actors and institutions in food and health
- Can communicate key subject material such as theories, issues and solutions in writing, orally and via other relevant forms of expression
- Can work for a health-promoting diet in a broad sense
Relevant Bachelor's degree (180 credits) or equivalent.
For example: Teachers with specialisation in food and health, specialist teachers of nutrition, health and environmental sciences, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietary economists, nurses, vocational teachers of hotel and food management subjects, vocational teachers of health and social care subjects, other relevant college or university degrees.
Act as a guide concerning questions about the relationship between diet and health, both for individuals and different populations. Competence that provides the opportunity to work with the purpose of promoting public health and increasing knowledge about nutrition and health in private and municipal agencies, e.g. through teaching and training. Be engaged in development work in nutrition, food and health.
The programme may be included in a master's degree in public health or in similar studies.
Two sessions per semester
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No special costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature.
Portfolio and home exam.
Individual home examination
The study programme is evaluated annually by students using course evaluation studies and by the programme director. The evaluations are included in the university¿s quality assurance system
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