Individual Project in Nutrition
Individual Project in Nutrition
April, 2020
Overview
The goal of the nutrition project is to search for an evidence-based nutrition related knowledge. Then, understand different issues and implications in different levels of health care. In this project, the student will prepare a short summary report of around 250-400 words/ (2-3 pages) related to nutrition related topic.
The Learning Outcomes:
By the completion of the group project, the students will be able to:
1. Analyze and use the scientific based evidence in the field of nutrition
2. Use the most recent or up-to-date reference (it is preferable to be no more than 5 years old)
3. Appreciate the role of the nutritional therapy or dietary interventions of disease conditions.
4. Demonstrate understanding of summarizing the nutrition information and writing them in a concise report.
Suggested topics for the project:
· Nutrition Therapy for chronic diseases (e.g. DM, HTN, Dyslipidemia, CVD)
· Nutrition related disease for vulnerable groups (e.g. Pediatrics, pregnant women, elderly), e.g. Gestational DM, nutrition related issues in eledrely.
· Micronutrient deficiencies (e.g. Vitamin D deficiency, Iron deficiency)
· The usage and considerations of modified diets (e.g. in Texture or nutrients).
Report Layout:
A report of the project should include the following:
· A cover page which include the name of the topic, the student’s information
· Introduction/ background on the topic (must be from trusted references and scientific based) and must cover the following:
· National and global statistics on the topic (e.g. Prevalence of obesity in Oman and globally). “if available”
· Key definitions
· Importance of the topic
· Discussion: discuss the following:
· Core messages or information
· Dietary interventions r nutrition therapy
· Any other related information
· Implications in the health field
· Outcomes & Conclusion
· References
The project evaluation comprises of the following components:
· Layout, design and component of the report: 3%
· Information of the report is evidence based: 7%
· Key messages of the topic are clear, and precise: 5%
· Implications of the topic: 3%
· References: 2%
Academic Integrity:
· If cheating or Plagiarism is suspected or proven, the new bylaws and regulation will be applicable.
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