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OPEN UNIVERSITY OF MAURITIUS EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS PROGRAMME: (EDUCATION IN NUTRITION) COURSE TITLE: HEALTH AND NUTRITION- [OUES012] LECTURER: DR. VISHNEE BISSONAUTH JUNE 2013 1. Introduction
Every day we are faced with an abundance of food choices and nutritional information.
Whether to maintain a balanced diet at a restaurant, to browse the aisles of grocery store
or to prepare a meal, making the right food choices is an essential part of the lifestyle of
all. In this section students will find information for healthy eating everyday.
2. Course description:
This course is designed to provide personal appreciation, understanding and awareness
of good nutrition and healthy eating. It explores the key principles involved in food
choices and its preparation across all stages of life, both from the vegetarian and non
vegetarian perspectives. Learner’s knowledge will be enhanced on issues like quick and
nutritious lunches and healthy eating at a cheaper price.
3. Course objectives:
Understand the basic nutrients necessary to stay healthy. Analyze dietary habits related to health.
4. Target Group:
The public, people working in hospital, Gym instructor, caterers, People working in
5. Duration: 6. Entry Requirements:
Candidates should demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills
7. Assessment scheme:
Examination, not later than 1 week upon completion of all learning units.
8. Certification
Awarding body: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY OF MAURITIUS
Criteria for certification: ATTENDANCE: 50%
9. Medium of Instruction: 10. Delivery Mode: 11. Learning Strategies: 12. Units of learning: 12.1 Nutrition Fundamentals 12.2 12.4 Healthy Eating 12.5 Home Cooking and Eating out 13. Course Structure Day Course modules Unit 1: Introduction Unit 2: Supplements/Nutrients [OUes012112] Unit 3: Hydration [OUes012113] Unit 4: Healthy Eating [OUes012114] Unit 5: Home Cooking and Eating out 4 14. Syllabus Outline. 14.1 Nutrition Fundamentals [OUes012111]
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
State the various food groups and the importance of each
Discuss the process of the digestive system.
• Nutrition and diet • Updates on food groups • Classification of nutrients
• Developmental anatomy and physiology of the alimentary system.
14.2 Supplements / Nutrients [OUes012112]
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
• Antioxidant supplements are they safe?
• Fishing for Omega-3: bold "essential"
• Evening primrose oil: oil for women?
Hydration [OUes012113]
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
Know about different drinks to consume and about interesting choices
• Drink at source: • The multiple functions of water • The world of bottled water • The benefit of Tea • Alcohol consumption
Healthy Eating [OUes012114]
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
(i) Eat a balance meal (ii) Know what is a calorie and focus on flavor and health, everywhere they go (iii) Choose the correct portions at each meal (iv) Eating Well from sunrise to sunset
• What is a Calorie? • Liquid calories consumed in excess contribute to an increased risk of certain
• The breakfast for starting the day off right • Balance the contents of your plate even if you travel a lot • Eating well from sunrise to sunset • Food and Mood • How to extend your lifetime by 14 years • Some rules about the eating habits of sedentary workers • The holiday season: the pleasure of eating without guilt • The consumption of sodium, not to take with a pinch of salt! • Reduce the size of your portions • When the migraine passes through the plate • Prevent kidney stones • Focus on flavor and health, everywhere you go! • Eating healthy at a cheaper price • Carbohydrates: Friend or Foe? • Snacking wisely
Home Cooking and Eating out [OUes012115]
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
Prepare their own dishes by choosing quality foods, while involving other family
Make provision for nutritious foods wherever they are
• Cooking and Eating among Family improves eating habits • How to cook staple foods quickly and well • Too much in a rush for lunch? 5 ideas for nutritious eating on the go • Quick and nutritious lunches • 10 questions on fat in cooking • Cook healthy with different modes of cooking meat • Sauces and soups with low-fat content • Cakes with low fat content • Freezer to the rescue: make it easy on yourself and do your best ally in the
• For quick, nutritious dinner • The Chinese restaurant: Five pitfalls to enjoy
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