Objectives and competences
Understanding of nutritional concepts
Knowledge of nutritional terminology
Understanding of the nutritional and metabolic diagnosis
Content (Syllabus outline)
Nutritional concepts:
- Human nutrition
- Preventive nutrition
- Nutrition and public health
- Clinical nutrition
- Body composition
Nutritional status and disorders
Metabolic status and disorders
Nutrition related disorders and diseases (sarcopenia, frailty)
Learning and teaching methods
Lectures (auditory and e-lectures), seminars (auditory and e-lectures), seminar work
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
The usage of nutritional concepts in clical practice
Implementation of nutritional terminology in clinical practice
Implementation of knowledge and understanding of nutritiona and metabolic diagnosis in clinical work
Readings
Klinična prehrana 1, 1. izd., 1. natis. - Ljubljana : Slovensko združenje za klinično prehrano : Ministrstvo za zdravje Republike Slovenije, 2017 [i. e.] 2018 , ISBN 978-961-94426-0-9
Cederholm T, et al. ESPEN guidelines on definitions and terminology of clinical nutrition. Clin Nutr 2017
Prerequisits
Prerequisites for taking the course:
None.
Conditions for fulfilling study obligations:
Active participation in a seminar and passing grade of seminar work are required for taking the written exam. At least 80% per cent participation is required at the seminars.
Additional information on implementation and assessment Seminar essey as prerequisites for taking the exam
