Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Copenhagen offers a comprehensive program in Human Nutrition, providing students with a solid foundation in the principles and methodologies of nutrition science.

Program Details

Course Description

The course, "Introduction to Human Nutrition," is designed for second-year students in the Bachelor's program in Food Science and Nutrition. It covers the fundamental aspects of human nutrition, including macronutrients, micronutrients, and their physiological functions.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to:

• Understand the basic physiological functions of nutrients, their digestion, absorption, and metabolism
• Describe the principles of nutrition recommendations and dietary advice for healthy individuals and special population groups
• Understand the basic principles of selected measurement methods used in nutrition research
• Apply knowledge of nutrients and human nutrition to evaluate the health aspects of food and diet

Course Content

The course consists of lectures, exercises, group work, literature searches, and problem-solving. Topics covered include:

• Macronutrients: protein, carbohydrates, and fat
• Micronutrients: selected minerals and vitamins
• Nutrition recommendations and methods for assessing nutritional status

Teaching Methods

The course includes a combination of lectures, exercises, group work, literature searches, and problem-solving.

Workload

The estimated workload for the course is:

• Lectures: 40 hours
• Preparation: 61 hours
• Theoretical exercises: 35 hours
• Project work: 65 hours
• Supervision: 2 hours
• Examination: 3 hours
• Total: 206 hours

Assessment

The course is assessed through a written examination, consisting of a multiple-choice test and a written assignment. The examination is divided into two parts:

• Part 1: Multiple-choice test (25% of the total grade)
• Part 2: Written assignment (75% of the total grade)

Examination Requirements

To be eligible for the examination, students must have completed and passed the course assignments, including a poster presentation.

Course Information

• Language: Danish
• Course code: NNEB16000U
• Credits: 7.5 ECTS
• Level: Bachelor's
• Duration: 1 block
• Placement: Block 2
• Schedule: Tuesday 8-12 and Thursday 8-17

Academic Requirements

Recommended prerequisites include competencies in biochemistry.

Department and Faculty

The course is offered by the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, under the Faculty of Science.

Contact

For questions about the course, please contact the local Student Service.