Determination of Nutritional Status (NUTD313)
The aim of this course is to asses the individual and societial nutritional status by learning variety of methods and techniques (clinical, anthropometric, biochemical, biophysical, food consumption surveys and ecological factors, mortality and morbidity statistics). Collection of data from individuals and interview techniques, dietary assessment methods (individual and group), qualitative and quantitative analysis and evaluation of dietary intake, use of dietary analysis software, biochemical assessment relevant to nutritional status, assessment of physical activity level and energy expenditure, clinical signs and symptoms of nutritional deficiency will be taught in this course.