Áfangi

Nutirition

Efnisatriði

Objectives:
 In the course we focus on macro and micro nutrients in relation to their role in the body; primary food sources; deficiency, and the consequenses of overconsumption. We also learn to recognize the Icelandic Food Guidelines. Additionally, we will cover energy balance, basal metabolic rate, BMI, obesity and the effects diets have on our body. We also learn about lifespan nutrition with emphasis on Icelandic guidelines, performance nutrition, and the connection between nutrition and certain diseases.

Kennslugögn

Study material:
Human Nutrition. 2020 Edition.
http://www.oercommons.org/courses/human-nutrition-2020-edition/view


The book has an open access and is free of charge. Extra material on moodle about special Icelandic conditions.

Námsmat

Assessments:
Final excam: 25% (it is reqired to get at least the grade 4,5 on the final excam to pass the course)
Assignments: 75%
Allowed to bring glossary to the exam.