Nutrition and Digestion

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2026.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU025625
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the importance of a balanced diet.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Describe the role of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water in a balanced diet, providing two sources of each.

  • 1.2

    Explain the consequences of nutritional imbalance to human health.

  • 1.3

    Analyse factors that affect energy and nutritional requirements.

2

Understand the digestion of food.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Describe the alimentary canal, including each organ's function.

  • 2.2

    Explain the properties of the different parts of the alimentary canal.

  • 2.3

    Analyse the products of hydrolysis of nutrients by enzymes, relating this to the processes of:

    • ingestion
    • egestion.
    • absorption
    • digestion.
3

Understand the functions of the liver and pancreas in relation to digestion.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Analyse liver function in terms of digestion.

  • 3.2

    Analyse pancreatic function in terms of digestion.