Module: Introduction to Dietetics (1804-010)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Sarah Egert (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Nutritional Management and Dietetics (Bachelor, since 01.04.2011)
  1. Semester, compulsory
• Nutritional Management and Dietetics (begin of studies WS 2017/18) (Bachelor, since 01.10.2017)
  1. Semester, compulsory

Relation to other Modules:

Knowledge equivalent to the modules "Dietetic and Dietetic Treatment of Diseases I", "Dietetic and Dietetic Treatment of Diseases II" as well as "Dietetics in Clinical Nutrition"

Prerequisites for Attendance:

None

Sprache:

German

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every winter semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Compulsory assignment:

Regelmäßige und aktive Teilnahme

Module examination:

Klausur

Length of the examination:

90 minutes

Workload:

58 h presence + 112 h personal contribution = 170 h workload

Professional competences:

- Information on course structure and program of the curriculum
- Legal regulations for health professionals with special focus on dietitians
- Legal basis of nutrition therapy in Germany
- Development and major players in the field of nutritional science
- Basics on food labeling
- Nutrition examination surveys and nutrition intervention strategies
- Food quality and safety aspects
- Basic knowledge on food preparation

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