Syllabus · Current · V5 (2025) · Nutrition and Metabolism
K1 · Nutrition and Metabolism Physiology
K1.i · Nutritional Requirements
Describe normal nutritional requirements, including vitamins and trace elements.
Written examination
SAQ history
Nutritional Requirements
2 exam appearances
Outline the daily nutritional requirements, including electrolytes, for a normal 70 kg adult.
40%
Outline the daily nutritional requirements, including electrolytes, for a normal 70 kg adult
21%
Oral examination
VIVA history
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2023B · Day 2 · VIVA 8
This viva will examine nutrition and endocrine pharmacology. What are the daily nutrient requirements for a healthy adult?
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2019A · Day 2 · VIVA 3
This viva is about nutrition. What is the daily caloric requirement for a 65-year-old female?
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2015A · VIVA 6
This Viva tested knowledge on nutrition and metabolism.
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2014A · VIVA 4
This Viva tested knowledge on glucose and lipid metabolism and went on to explore daily nutritional requirements and aspects of insulin physiology.
Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.