Energy Balance and Body Composition

Code:

NC1102

Acronym:

BECCOR

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Biological Sciences

Instance: 2021/2022 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Clinical Nutrition

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
NC	20	Plano Oficial do ano letivo 2017	1	-	3	20	81

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

1. To obtain knowledge, skills, and competencies in the assessment of energy needs, food intake, and analysis of nutrient intake.
2. To obtain knowledge, skills and competencies in anthropometric assessment and in the study of body composition.
3. Know how to choose and apply a methodology based on scientific evidence to identify dysfunctions in nutritional status.
4. Know how to interpret the findings and issue opinions.

Learning outcomes and competences

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Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Presentation of the teacher, the work program and the teaching and assessment methods.
2. Assessment of energy expenditures and needs.
3. Food intake assessment using a questionnaire and using biomarkers. The study of its validity. Nutritional analysis of food consumption. The particular issues of analysis and interpretation of nutritional data.
4. Anthropometry, bioimpedance and body composition assessment methods based on images, radiation and dilution. Clinical relevance of the methods for studying body composition and its results.
5. Practical sessions on anthropometry and body composition assessment.
6. Knowledge assessment.

Mandatory literature

Heymsfield Steven B. 340; Human body composition. ISBN: 0-7360-4655-0
David C. Nieman; Nutritional assessment. ISBN: 978-1-260-08448-1
Arthur D. Stewart 070; International standards for anthropometric assessment. ISBN: 0-620-36207-3
Willett Walter; Nutritional epidemiology. ISBN: 0-19-512297-6

Teaching methods and learning activities

During the lectures, the main lines of research and the latest advances and controversies on the issues are presented. Aside from the fact that the base of theoretical teaching is an exposition of themes, students are invited to express their opinions and substantiate their views on specific issues.

In practical - laboratory classes the main themes presented in lectures are discussed using scientific articles. Issues and ideas are debated as well as tables and figures of scientific articles.

In laboratory classes, train of handling anthropometric and body composition assessment equipment, recognition of signs and symptoms of changes in nutritional status, and the choice of most appropriate methodologies for their assessment is carried out. Indices are estimated, comparison of results with reference data is conducted, and inferred on an individual´s nutritional status and body composition.

In the context of this Course Unit, a course on muscle mass and physical function assessment will be organized in which current topics are taught by specialists and practical work is carried out.

keywords

Health sciences

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	30,00
Frequência das aulas	20,00
Total:	50,00

Eligibility for exams

Final exam.

Calculation formula of final grade

Evaluation with the final exam.

Classification improvement

At the “Época de Recurso”.