Topic outline
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PCM 213 : Principles of Cancer Management II
This module suitably done after you have covered principles of cancer management I. the module has three units requiring a total of at least in 10 hours each to complete
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a) Introduction
Nutritional requirements need to be known in order to assess or monitor the adequacy of nutrient intake and provision of nutritional support. Dietary reference values provide guidance on the nutritional needs of a particular group of healthy population but have limited applications to individuals. Also important to note that diet reference values provide a yard stick as to level of energy and nutrients required but additional means of estimating the needs of a particular individual are likely to be needed.
b) Unit Objectives
By the end of this unit, you will have achieved the following objectives;
- Explain in details the terms used in this unit
- Describe how these terms can be applied in nutrition and dietetics
To proficiently complete this unit, you ought to make sure you spend quality time and purpose to;c) Unit Learning Requirements
- Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections
- Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.
- Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.
