Course - Obesity Treatment 1: Lifestyle Treatment - KLH3103
KLH3103 - Obesity Treatment 1: Lifestyle Treatment
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skriftlig | 100/100 | 4 timer |
Course content
This course will start by discussing the best practices in evaluating the obese patient from a behavioural and nutritional perspective, as well as in terms of physical activity. It will then give an evidence-based overview of the role of behavioural therapy, diet and exercise on the treatment of obesity. It will provide an in-depth discussion of the role of behavioural therapy and its different components in obesity management. Dietary approaches and exercise programs used in weight management, their efficacy and practicality, will also be presented and compared. Inter-individual response to exercise, in terms of weigh loss, will be highlighted and potential mechanisms mediating such differences discussed.
Learning outcome
After completing the course KLH3101, the student:
- has obtained an understanding of how behavioural therapy can be applied
- has an insight into the methods used for measuring food intake, their challenges and limitations
- have a good knowledge of the main therapeutic diets in obesity treatment, their rational and efficacy
- is aware of the challenges and dilemmas of popular diets
- has a good understanding of the role of diet on weight loss and weight loss maintenance
- has a basic understanding of the impact of exercise on metabolic, cardiovascular and hormone markers of health and disease
- has good knowledge of the impact of different exercise programs on weight loss and body composition
- is familiar with the concept of inter-individual response to exercise and understand the potential mechanism mediating such differences
- has good understanding of the role of exercise alone and exercise combined with diet on weight loss and weight loss maintenance
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, discussions, practice, guidance and essay.
Attendance on lectures is compulsory. Approved compulsory activities are valid for three subsequent semesters after approval.
In re-scheduled examinations, new assessment or few registered students the assessment form may be changed to oral examination.
Compulsory assignments
- Attendance to lectures
Recommended previous knowledge
Equivalent to admission to the master's programme in clinical health science.
Course materials
Is announced at the start of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLH3105 | 1.5 | ||
| MDV6017 | 7.5 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2017
Language of instruction: English
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- Nutrition
- Helse- og sosialfag
- Health Science
- Sport Science
- Clinical Medicine
- Mat og helse
- Medicine
- Catia Martins
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2016-12-05 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2017-06-01 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"