Dietetics & Nutrition
Nutrition science foundations, diet and health, and community nutrition in Ghana for university students.
About Dietetics & Nutrition on DigiTransact Mastermind
Nutrition science foundations, diet and health, and community nutrition in Ghana for university students.
Each of the 6 Dietetics & Nutrition skills carries its own SmartScore from 0 to 100, so progress is measured per topic rather than as one overall grade.
All 36 Dietetics & Nutrition questions come with the written reasoning behind the answer, so a wrong attempt still teaches the method.
Dietetics & Nutrition work is filed under University, so you only see sets that match the stage you are studying.
Education levels covered
Tertiary and college foundations - Advanced study
6 Dietetics & Nutrition skills at this level
Relevant curricula and exams
Based on the education levels this subject covers on the platform.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
Learning outcomes
After working through the Dietetics & Nutrition practice sets you should be able to:
- Macronutrients: Carbohydrates, proteins and fats and their roles in the body.
- Balanced Diet Planning: Planning meals that meet nutritional needs.
- Public Health Nutrition: Nutrition programmes and food security in Ghana.
Sample questions
Real questions taken from the Dietetics & Nutrition question bank, shown with the working learners see after answering.
A balanced diet is one that
- provides all nutrients in the right amounts
- contains only meat
- contains only carbohydrates
- has no fat at all
Working: Balance means enough energy, protein, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water.
The main energy-giving nutrients needed in large amounts are called
- macronutrients
- micronutrients
- enzymes
- hormones
Working: Macronutrients are carbohydrates, proteins and fats, needed in large amounts.
Food security means
- everyone has reliable access to enough safe, nutritious food
- locking food in a safe
- exporting all food
- eating once a year
Working: Food security covers availability, access, use and stability of food supply.
Main topics and skills
Dietetics & Nutrition is organised into 3 topic groups covering 6 practice skills. Open any skill to read the guide and start a practice set.
Nutrition Science Foundations
Diet & Health
Community Nutrition in Ghana
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Frequently asked questions
Which education levels does Dietetics & Nutrition cover?
The Dietetics & Nutrition material sits at University. Because each skill is labelled individually, a learner can work below or above their year group without losing their place.
Which parts of Dietetics & Nutrition can I revise?
Dietetics & Nutrition is split into 3 topic groups, among them Nutrition Science Foundations, Diet & Health and Community Nutrition in Ghana. Each group opens out into individual skills you can take one at a time.
How much Dietetics & Nutrition practice can I do?
You can work through 36 Dietetics & Nutrition questions across 6 skills, and read the worked reasoning whether you answer correctly or not.
Does this help with tertiary coursework?
Skills are arranged by education level, which includes the stages leading to tertiary coursework, and they are labelled Tertiary foundation coursework. Check your own syllabus for the exact topics set this year.
What does signing in add to Dietetics & Nutrition practice?
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