2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
FOOD3071 Diet and Cardiovascular Health
10 creditsClass Size: 150
Module manager: Dr Christine Bosch
Email: C.Bosch@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
Pre-requisite qualifications
Pass at 2nd year level in suitable University programmeThis module is approved as a discovery module
Module summary
On completion of this module, students will have gained knowledge and understanding of the functions of food and nutrients and their relationship to health and disease, and will be aware of recent advances in specific topics.Objectives
On completion of this module, students will have gained knowledge and understanding of the functions of food and nutrients and their relationship to health and disease, and will be aware of recent advances in specific topics.Syllabus
Introduction to BSc module and concepts in Diet and Cardiovascular Health
Endothelial function and dysfunction
Cardiovascular health and diet
Role and mechanism of dietary fats in atherosclerosis
Phytochemical bioavailability and bioactivity
Tea, coffee, cocoa and citrus evidence explored for cardiovascular health
Folate and fructose and health: role of diet-gene interactions
Hypertension and dietary interventions
Dietery patterns and evidence for cardiovascular outcome
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 14 | 1.00 | 14.00 |
Seminar | 6 | 1.00 | 6.00 |
Private study hours | 80.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 20.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
- Private study on lecture material, directed reading and examination preparation: 54 hours- Directed reading with seminar presentation with a written report: 15 hours
- Preparation for seminars: 6 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
From attendance at lectures throughout the semester.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Assignment | directed reading for compulsory exam question | 0.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 0.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Exam with advance information on questions | 2 hr 00 mins | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100.00 |
Question 1 is pre-seen and compulsory, plus another 2 questions from a total choice of 4.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 30/04/2018
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