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Presentation
Presentation
In the scope of the curricular unit: Geriatric Nutrition, the development of behavioral strategies that facilitate a better quality of life in particular clinical situations will be addressed, particularly in the elderly.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 3.5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
4 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT1101-12576
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Determinants of the nutritional status of the elderly Evaluation of the nutritional status of the elderly Drug-nutrient interaction Nutritional needs and recommendations in geriatrics Provision of food care in geriatric institutions Food education, the elderly and caregivers.
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Objectives
Objectives
To know how to evaluate the nutritional level of the elderly using appropriate methods. To identify changes in the nutritional level of the elderly and to implement strategies to overcome the problem. How to apply nutritional strategies in elderly people in clinical and particular situations.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
The use of Zoom and Moodle will be encouraged to support the learning process.
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References
References
BUSNELLO F. Aspectos nutricionais no processo do envelhecimento, Atheneu, 2007. FERRY M, ALIX E, BROCKER P. et al. A nutrição da pessoa idosa. Aspectos fundamentais, clínicos e psicossociais, 2ª ed, Lusociência, 2004. DUARTE A. Avaliação Nutricional. Aspectos clínicos e laboratoriais, Atheneu, 2007 SILVA S., MURA J. Tratado de Alimentação, nutrição e dietoterapia, 2ª ed, Roca, 2011
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
