Nutrition, Digestion and Excretion

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand that humans need a balanced diet.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Define a balanced diet,explaining the chemistry and role of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water, naming at least two good sources for each.

  • 1.2.

    Explain how dietary energy requirements change with age, activity and health.

  • 1.3.

    Explain the consequences of imbalance in diet.

2.

Understand the digestion of food.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    With reference to the main structures of human alimentary canal, associated blood vessels and nerves, explain the processes of ingestion, digestion, absorption, assimilation and egestion.

3.

Know the functions of the human kidney.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Explain the structures of the kidneys with reference to the removal of metabolic waste.

  • 3.2.

    Analyse the role of the kidney in homeostasis.