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BSc in Nutritional Science
Student Handbook
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Accreditation Status
The BSc in Nutritional Science at UAEU is currently working towards acquiring
international accreditation from the Association for Nutrition (AFN) in UK.
http://www.associationfornutrition.org/Default.aspx?tabid=74Benefits of AFN accreditation:
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It ensures the quality of the program
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It puts graduates at an advantage when compared to those who are coming from
non-accredited degree programmes
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Oportuntiy for any graduate to be directy register as Registered Associate
Nutritionist to the United Kingdom Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN)
AFN Core Competencies
Any program accredited by AFN must cover the four groups of core competencies as
defined by AFN in Science, Food Chain, Spocial/Behavioural, Health/WellBeing and
Professional
Conduct
areas.
( http://www.associationfornutrition.org/Portals/0/Public/Accreditation/AfN%20Accredita tion%20Standards,%20Outcomes%20and%20Procedures%201st%20Oct%202016%20FI NAL.pdf ).
Core Competency 1 - Science
Knowledge and understanding of the scientific basis of nutrition. Understanding nutritional
requirements from the molecular through to the population level – for either human or
animal systems.
Core Competency 2 - Food Chain
Knowledge and understanding of the food chain and its impact on food choice. Integrating
the food supply with dietary intake.
Core Competency 3 - Social/Behaviour
Knowledge and understanding of food in a social or behavioural context, at all stages of
the lifecourse.
Core Competency 4 - Health/Wellbeing
Understanding how to apply the scientific principles of nutrition for the promotion of health
and wellbeing of individuals, groups and populations; recognising benefits and risks.
Core Competency 5 - Professional Conduct
Understanding of professional conduct and the Association for Nutrition’s Code of Ethics
with evidence of good character.