The course is aimed at the acquisition of theoretical and methodological principles fundamental to master properly the main anthropometric techniques of common use in the outpatient management of a nutritional plan. The course aims at mastering theoretical and practical assessment methodologies applied to estimate anthropometric body composition. Knowledge of the theoretical aspects at the base of each method explained, its limitations, applicability, and the correct interpretation of the measured data, are essential elements of the training course as fundamental to practice as Biologist Nutritionist.

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The student must show the mastery of basic skills related to: execution, applicability, reliability and use of the main techniques of anthropometric evaluation. 

The student must show an understanding of the cones and theories provided by the course, must be able to analyze and provide practical examples, analyzing critically relapse practice in running a nutritional program and follow-up nutritional.

The student must show the possession of the ability to use knowledge and concepts that allow to reason according to the specific logic of the discipline. It must be able, in particular, to select the best technique and perform measurements in practice and its evaluation in a consistent and effective simultaneously the needs of individuals or of the case studies proposed.

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Exercises performed in parallel to the lessons

Teaching

Frontal lectures and practical exercises

Attendance

Attendance of laboratory lessons is mandatory for 2/3 of the hours dedicated to practical exercises, the course includes 8 hours of theoretical lessons, 2 hours dedicated to on-going examinations and verifications and 24 hours dedicated to practical activities. 2/3 of the 24 hours dedicated to practical activities are mandatory (16 hours of practice)

Course books

Bertuccioli A. ”Dall'analisi antropometrica alla composizione corporea” Aracne editrice 2011

Cagnazzo F., Cagnazzo R., “Valutazione antropometrica in clinica, riabilitazione e sport”. Edizioni Edi-Ermes 2009

Slides

Assessment

Oral exam where the theoretical aspects foreseen in the program will be discussed and practical test where you will be asked to perform the measurement techniques discussed during the laboratory, the final evaluation will be preceded by an ongoing written test in the form of a multiple choice questionnaire to which the student may decide to undergo on a voluntary basis as a learning test, this test does not affect the performance of the final test.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Attendance

Attendance of laboratory lessons is mandatory for 2/3 of the hours dedicated to practical exercises, the course includes 8 hours of theoretical lessons, 2 hours dedicated to on-going examinations and verifications and 24 hours dedicated to practical activities. 2/3 of the 24 hours dedicated to practical activities are mandatory (16 hours of practice)

Getting the material covered in class through the channels made available by the university

Course books

Bertuccioli A. ”Dall'analisi antropometrica alla composizione corporea” Aracne editrice 2011

Cagnazzo F., Cagnazzo R., “Valutazione antropometrica in clinica, riabilitazione e sport”. Edizioni Edi-Ermes 2009

Slides

Assessment

Oral exam where the theoretical aspects foreseen in the program will be discussed and practical test where you will be asked to perform the measurement techniques discussed during the laboratory, the final evaluation will be preceded by an ongoing written test in the form of a multiple choice questionnaire to which the student may decide to undergo on a voluntary basis as a learning test, this test does not affect the performance of the final test.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.