This module will examine the combined effects of nutrition and physical activity on health, with particular focus on prevalent diseases associated with these factors.
Topics covered will include:
- dietary guidelines and analysis
- measurement of energy
- macro- and micro-nutrient intake
- digestion, absorption and metabolism
- the role of micro-nutrients
- nutrition, prevalent diseases and special populations e.g. diabetics.
- obesity, eating disorders and food allergies.
Accreditation
The Royal Society for Public Health accredits this module, so you know the content of it is relevant and up to date.
