Curriculum Objective
Objective
Global Objectives
Global Objectives
Upon completion of this problem, students should have an understanding of fat, carbohydrate and protein requirements as well as the processes of digestion, absorption and metabolism
of these macronutrients. The relationship between diet and growth and development in early childhood should be summarized.
Curriculum Block
Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition
- Indicates most relevant
Activities
Tutorial
Tags
Basic Sciences
Human development
Metabolism
Nutrition
Curriculum Block
Part 3
Medical Foundation 3
Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Curriculum Week
Part 3
Discipline
Gastroenterology
Pediatrics
McMaster Program Competencies
4.1 Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the public, as appropriate, across a broad range of socioeconomic and sociocultural backgrounds
1.1 Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their health through history-taking, physical examination, and the use of laboratory data, imaging, and other tests.
4.2 Participate in the education of patients, families, students, trainees, peers and other health professionals
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
1.3 Interpret laboratory data, imaging studies, and other tests required for the area of practice
1.4 Make informed decision about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment
2.4 Apply principles of epidemiological sciences to the identification of health problems, risk factors, treatment strategies, resource allocation, and disease prevention/health promotion efforts for patients and populations
1.5 Develop and carry out patient management plans
1.7 Counsel and educate patients and their families to empower them to participate in their care and enable shared decision-making
1.9 Provide health care services to patients, families, and communities aimed at preventing health problems or maintaining health
MeSH
Gastrointestinal Absorption [G03.015.500.374]
Absorption [G02.010]
Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena [G07.203.650.220.500]
Child Development [G07.345.374.750]
Digestion [G10.261.326.222]
Growth [G07.345.249]
Energy Metabolism [G03.295]
