Healthy People Healthy Planet
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BIOS3092 | Biosciences | 3 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- BIOS3092
- School
- Biosciences
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
Students will explore the impact of global food systems on the on the health of the people and the planet. This module will evaluate the impact of the global food system in low, middle, and high-income countries and will address both immediate and future considerations such as climate change and the ability to feed a growing and ageing population. Topical issues are addressed throughout and may focus on household, community, national and international levels. Specific topics may include food security and nutrition, challenges of defining a sustainable diet, novel foods, integrating and adopting a sustainable healthy diet.
Target Students
Available for MSc Nutritional Sciences OR BSc Nutrition students.
Classes
- One 4-hour workshop each week for 4 weeks
- One 4-hour un assigned each week for 4 weeks
- One 4-hour lecture each week for 3 weeks
Assessment
- 100% Coursework 1: Portfolio (ExamSys and Presentation)
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To integrate students understanding of nutrition within a global context whilst considering the impact of culture, religion and socio-economic status. To develop skills in data retrieval and analysis in order to understand nutritional practices at a global level and critically evaluate programmes and policies currently in place.Identify the role of a registered nutritionist within a sustainable global food system .Learning Outcomes
2. Evaluate the influence of culture, religion and socioeconomic status on the implementation of nutritional interventions globally
3. To critique and appraise the impact of the global food system on nutrition related issues
4. To appreciate the role of a registered nutritionist in the adoption of sustainable food systems and nutritional practice.