Modulekode | MNX 310 |
Kwalifikasie | Undergraduate |
Fakulteit | Faculty of Health Sciences |
Module-inhoud | Aetiology and clinical manifestations of under- and over-nutrition/PEM; principles and practices of medical nutrition therapy in under-nutrition/PEM; impact and influence of worm infestation. Relationship between malnutrition and AIDS; role of nutrition in immunity within the context of HIV/AIDS; clinical signs, symptoms and problems associated with HIV/AIDS and guidelines for the alleviation of these symptoms; nutritional related problems of medication used by HIV/AIDS patients. Metabolic response to acute and chronic stress. Principles of special nutritional care, special feeding methods and products required for injured/critically ill patients. Appropriate practical assignments and case studies. |
Modulekrediete | 9.00 |
NQF Level | 07 |
Programme | |
Prerequisites | 3rd-year status |
Contact time | 1 discussion class per week, 2 lectures per week for 7 weeks |
Language of tuition | Module is presented in English |
Department | Human Nutrition |
Period of presentation | Semester 1 |
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