Diet Health and Disease

Quick Programme Summary

Description

The aim of this module is to provide an integrated overview of the relationship of diet/food/nutrient/energy intakes to the development of chronic disease. This module provides a comprehensive understanding of the aetiology and management of nutrition related disorders. It allows for identification and understanding of specific dietary needs of patients/clients and an awareness of the specific dietary needs/restrictions applicable when catering for specific population subgroups. It identifies particular food ingredients/components which can be used to treat patients/clients. It creates an awareness of the need to prevent diseases and of the importance of providing healthy, nutritious food to patients/clients and customers. It includes an understanding of the influence and relevance of current eating practices on health and how habitual diets can be modified to follow Healthy Eating Guideline and the Food Pyramid.

Duration

Subject to demand the course will be offered in a flexible format as follows:  one morning, afternoon or evening per week for one semester 36 hours in total.

Entry Requirements

Entrants should be mature students (23 years +). Applicants below this age threshold can apply and will be considered based on their previous industry experience and or their previous accredited certified learning. No previous experience required for entry level modules. Advanced level modules may have pre-requisite modules or/and relevant industry experience requirements. Applications for exemptions will be considered on a case by case basis. Entrants may be required to attend for an interview.

Programme Fee

To be announced.  Please contact the school for further details.

Award

Certificate in Continuing Professional Development of the Dublin Institute of Technology with the appropriate module title. Students who successfully complete the examinations or skills assessment will be considered for exemption from the equivalent subject on the relevant Degree programme.

How to Apply/Enrol

Completed application forms should be returned to the School of Culinary Arts and Food Technology (address below) by Thursday, 1st September 2011. As the number of places is limited, candidates may be short-listed on the basis of information supplied on the application form. Late applications may be considered should vacancies remain. Candidates will be notified of the outcome or of any short listing procedures. 

Further information is available from

Fabiola Hand

School Secretary

School of Culinary Arts & Food Technology

DIT Cathal Brugha Street

Dublin 1

Tel: 01 402 4344

Email: scaft@dit.ie

Fax: 01 402 4499

Please note:  All modules are offered subject to the level of demand and availability of facilities.

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