Health promotion and nutrition (5 cr)

Objective

Student
- is able to explain the theoretical foundation and ethical principles of health promotion
- is able to analyse the health behaviour of the population and related factors
- is able to use evidence-based, effective health promotion methods
- understands the significance of high-level decisions and national and international recommendations in the promotion of health and functional capacity, and the importance of social sustainability
- is able to plan, implement and assess actions that promote health and functional capacity at individual, group and community level in cooperation with various experts
- is able to name monitoring methods for health behaviour and health services

- is familiar with dietary recommendations and is able to advise the patient accordingly
- understands and is able to give nutritional advice in the prevention and treatment of national diseases
- is able to assess dietary habits and nutrition on the basis of a food diary

Content

Health promotion 3 credits
Key concepts of and scientific basis and materials for health promotion
Health behaviour of the Finnish population and challenges in social sustainability
National and international health promotion programmes and recommendations
Assessment of health, functional capacity and health habits
Methods of health counselling and early intervention
Methods of monitoring health results and effects

Nutrition 2 credits
Nutrition recommendations
Assessment of general nutritional state
Special diets as part of holistic treatment of diseases

Location and time

Spring 2025

Materials

Savola E.& Koskinen-Ollonqvist P.2005.Health Promotion example.The concepts and explanations.
http://www.thl.fi/en/web/health-promotion
Social Affairs and the Ministry of health. 201:14. The health 2015 public health program. Helsinki
Cynthia A Stegeman & Judy Ratliff Davis. The dental Hygienist's Guide to Nutritional Care. Third edition.Saunders.
Moodle e-learning materials

Teaching methods

Activating lecture
Guided assignments
Digital learning

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

Tests
Virtual learning assignments
Team works

International connections

International students or lecturers can participate in the course. These will be announced before the start of the course.

Completion alternatives

RPL (Recognition of prior learning)

Student workload

5crs = 135 hrs
2,5 crs virtual learning
2 crs independent - team learning
0,5 cr participation in the lectures

Content scheduling

1.Health Promotion and its principal concepts
2.Lifestyles and mapping of own health and nutrition
3. Health promotion & Health Literacy -
4.Finnish public health and challenges of public health
- how to change health habits; dicussion and support for patients

Further information

The student confirms his/her participation in the course by being present at the beginning of the first lesson or by agreeing on it with the teacher in other ways.

Artificial intelligence can be utilized for brainstorming in written assignments, but it should not be used as a substitute for independent thinking and writing. Editing the language and style of self-produced text is permitted, but generating entire texts using AI is not allowed. If you use AI, its use must be transparently disclosed. Failure to disclose the use of AI will be considered misconduct. When using AI, please familiarize yourself with Metropolia's guidelines https://opiskelija.oma.metropolia.fi/delegate/desktop_web_content_attachment/attachment/9923680 for AI usage and take responsibility for adhering to these guidelines.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment criteria: 0–5
Assessment framework, see the appendix.
Assessment criteria for beginner/advanced level are applied.

Assessment methods and criteria

Attendance for learning
Individual and team learning virtually
Food intake assessment and report
Learning assignments