HND222

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Students will be subject to practical techniques in evaluation of nutritional status for individuals and groups. This includes the four types of assessment (ABCD): anthropometrics measurements, biochemical indicators of deficiencies, excesses and storage of nutrients in the human body, clinical assessment and evaluation methods of dietary intakes and consumption. Modern techniques for body composition measurements (BIA, DXA, CT, MRI, NAA) will be covered. The sensitivity, reliability and reproducibility of each technique will be discussed. Interpretation of results will also be covered as well as Dietary Reference Intakes (RDA, EAR, AI, and UL).

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