Nutritional Status Assessment II

Code:

CN31004

Acronym:

MAENII

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Health Sciences
OFICIAL	Natural Sciences

Instance: 2010/2011 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	Nutrition Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
CNUP	105	Plano oficial	3	-	3	28	81

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

1. Providing knowledge on methodologies for indirect assessment of populations' nutritional status.
2. Developing skills in analysis and interpretation of data obtained by indirect methods.

Program

1. Background: objectives, program and assessment
2. Assessment of nutritional status
2.1 Concept and direct/indirect methodologies
2.2 Stages of health, nutrition and demographic development
3. Public Health Indicators and Indexes
3.1 Concepts and measurement
3.1.1 Absolute numbers, ratios, proportions and rates
3.1.2 Incidence and Prevalence
3.2 Characteristics, utility, advantages and disadvantages
3.3 Classification according to different organizations/institutions
3.4 Sources of national and international data
3.5 Human Development Index (HDI): dimensions, measurement and classification
3.6 Practical exercises on comparison and interpretation of indicators and indices
4. Food Balance Sheets
4.1 Concept
4.2 Characteristics and types
4.3 Utility, advantages and disadvantages
4.4 Portuguese Food Balance Sheets (BAP)
4.4.1 Methodology
4.4.2 Main results
4.5 Food Balance Sheets from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
4.5.1 Methodology
4.5.2 Main results
4.6 Practical exercises for comparison between countries in per capita daily supply of some foods, energy and macronutrients using the FAOSTAT database
5. Family Surveys
5.1 Concept
5.2 Features
5.3 Utility, advantages and disadvantages
5.4 The particular case of Household Budget Surveys
5.4.1 Methodology
5.4.2 Main Results
5.5 The DAFNE - Data Food Networking Project
5.5.1 Objectives
5.5.2 Participants
5.5.3 Methodology
5.5.4 Main results
5.5.5 The DAFNE-ANEMOS Soft: practical exercises for comparison of household food availability within and between countries
6. Comparison and interpretation of data coming from different methodologies

Teaching methods and learning activities

According to the study plan, this unit represents a total time of 81 hours, of which 28 (practical) are contact time with the teaching team , consisting of factual information presentation and problem solving exercises (activity scripts).
The remaining time is for the resolution of activity statements and other works that complete the training for the unit.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	28,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Eligibility for exams

The participation in practical classes (Continuous Assessement) is considered essential for approval of all students and to conduct final exam. Students whose status allows exemption of such participation should contact the teacher responsible for the discipline in the first two weeks of classes.
In these cases, approval will be obtained by carrying out work that can be done outside the classroom, and that will be released and guided by the responsible teacher.

Calculation formula of final grade

Continuous assessment 50% (A) + 50% Final Examination (B):
(A) * assesses the attendance, attitude, participation and problem solving ability demonstrated in practical classes. The minimum score that will enable the completion of the final exam is 9.5 out of 20.
(B) consists of a written test with questions that focus on all the subjects taught and whose minimum score is 9.5 out of 20.
* The continuous assessment component (A) is considered essential for approval of all students and to conduct final exam.

Examinations or Special Assignments

The participation in practical classes (Continuous Assessement) is considered essential for approval of all students and to conduct final exam. Students whose status allows exemption of such participation should contact the teacher responsible for the discipline in the first two weeks of classes. In these cases, approval will be obtained by carrying out work that can be done outside the classroom, and that will be released and guided by the responsible teacher.

Special assignement for the Final Exam will be done in accordance with FCNAUP general rules.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

The participation in practical classes (Continuous Assessement) is considered essential for approval of all students and to conduct final exam. Students whose status allows exemption of such participation should contact the teacher responsible for the discipline in the first two weeks of classes. In these cases, approval will be obtained by carrying out work that can be done outside the classroom, and that will be released and guided by the responsible teacher.

Classification improvement

In accordance with FCNAUP general rules.