Lifespan Nutrition

Robert Gordon University

United Kingdom, Aberdeen

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Robert Gordon University

United Kingdom , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Certificate

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

Online

Credit point

15 Points

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines19-Sep-2022

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 8 week(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 880 / year

Next Intake 19-Sep-2022

Lifespan Nutrition

About

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of metabolic demands and nutritional requirements at key stages of the lifespan, and introduce evidence relating nutrients, diet and lifestyle-related factors to health and chronic disease prevention.

This module will develop your knowledge further in relation to nutritional requirements throughout the various stages of the lifespan: pre-conceptual, foetal life, pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, ageing and senescence. A particular emphasis will be placed on the factors affecting nutritional requirements and food choice at these stages including, genetics, physiological and metabolic changes, age, gender, socioeconomics circumstances, psychology, beliefs, ethnicity, religion, culture, lifestyle, food sustainability and physical activity. You will explore current nutritional recommendations and guidelines, and how these can be implemented on both a personal and public health basis.

The learning outcomes for the module are:

Explain the nutritional requirements throughout the stages of the lifespan.
Explain food patterns and factors affecting food choice throughout the stages of the lifespan, and implications for menu planning.
Discuss the implications of food and lifestyle choices on growth and development, and healthy ageing.
Identify the policies and guidelines to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities throughout the lifespan.

Learning Methods

Directed study activities will be given each week over the duration of the course.In addition, online â€˜liveâ€™ tutorials will take place, supplemented by online discussion forums.

Assessment

Written exam

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applications will be considered on a case by case basis, please contact Admissions for information: [email protected]
Applicants who do not hold an International High School qualification will be expected to undertake a pathway programme at our International College

English Program Requirements

Most undergraduate courses require an IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each area. Some courses require a higher English language score. Always check the relevant course page and our English Language Requirements page before applying.

Career

This â€˜top-upâ€™ module in nutrition is appropriate for those, who have completed relevant previous studies, who wish to progress to undertaking a PDGE in Home Economics teaching.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 880

How to Apply

Completing an existing course (for example passing your Bachelors before coming to do a Masters with us). Please upload your degree documents to your Apply Yourself record or email the Admissions Office with these.
Proving that your English language is good enough for University-level study. In this case you should send us a copy of your IELTS or TOEFL certificate as soon as it is available. Please upload these documents to your Apply Yourself record or email the Admissions Office with these.
Making a pre-payment (deposit) for international students. In this case you must arrange to pay the University before we can release an Unconditional Offer. To find out how to do this, please visit the Making Payment page.