Teaching Methodologies
Theoretical classes to present updated content and the respective application of concepts based on the practice and discussion of articles with students. The theoretical-practical classes will be fundamentally supported in the resolution of clinical cases and also based on interrogative methods. Written evaluation (70%), and by performing a group work and the respective oral presentation of the work (30%). Minimum grade for approval in each of the evaluations is 9.5V
Learning Results
1- Know how to select and use tools to identify risk and assess the nutritional status of the elderly person;
2- Identify changes in nutritional status and implement appropriate nutritional therapy;
3- Adapt nutritional intervention in the elderly in particular clinical situations;
4- Develop nutritional and behavioral strategies that facilitate a better quality of life, give life to years both in particular clinical situations and in inexorable aging.
5- Demonstrate solid scientific knowledge in the area of dietetics and nutrition to treat patients from the nutritional point of view and contribute to patient improvement;
6-have increased skills to work in multidisciplinary teams.
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
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