HNE-24306 Methodology Nutrition Research

Course

Credits 6.00

Teaching methodContact hours
Group work10
Lectures18
Practical intensively supervised40
Tutorial16
Self-study
Course coordinator(s)dr. ir. NM de Roos
Lecturer(s)dr. JHM de Vries
dr. ir. PCH Hollman
ir. PJM Hulshof
JL Harryvan
dr. ir. GJEJ Hooiveld
CWM Perenboom
dr. MR Mensink
dr. ir. NM de Roos
Examiner(s)dr. ir. NM de Roos

Language of instruction:

English

Assumed knowledge on:

Basic knowledge of Nutrition and Applied Nutrition (knowledge should cover at least 80% of chapters from handbook:
Geissler C, Powers H. Human Nutrition, 12th ed. Livingstone. ISBN 13: 978-0702031182.
- basic knowledge of Statistics (e.g. MAT-14303 Basic Statistics))

Contents:

The overall aim of the course is to acquire critical insight and skills in various methodologies that are commonly applied in experimental nutritional research. To achieve this aim, knowledge on common methodological issues in nutritional research is deepened and extended. Topics that will be covered are: aspects of nutritional research; designs in nutritional research; commonly used methods on the measurement of food consumption, biochemical parameters, nutrigenetics, energy expenditure, physical activity, and body composition.

Learning outcomes:

After successful completion of this course students are expected to be able to:
- have insight into the scientific empirical cycle;
- show insight into factors which determine the choice for research subjects, designs, and methods;
- choose appropriate methods to measure body composition, physical activity, dietary intake or nutrient status in a given situation;
- have basic skills in laboratory practice relevant to this field;
- understand the basic concepts of nutrigenomics;
- understand ethical issues with regard to the choice of subjects, methods and study design;
- critically comment on methodological choices in published scientific literature.

Activities:

- The student will follow theoretical lectures on methodological aspects related to nutritional research (see content);
- in practical's and tutorials this knowledge will be illustrated and practiced.
Some of the topics are supported by e-learning modules.

Examination:

- tutorials and practical's are mandatory;
- the written exam consists of 5-6 open questions (open book exam).

Literature:

To be announced.

ProgrammePhaseSpecializationPeriod
Restricted Optional for: MNHNutrition and HealthMScB: Nutritional Physiology and Health Status2AF
MNHNutrition and HealthMScA: Epidemiology and Public Health2AF
MNHNutrition and HealthMScC: Molecular Nutrition and Toxicology2AF