DTN301
DIET DISEASE RELATIONSHIPS
DTN301
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will develop an understanding of the relationships between nutrition and disease. Students will explore key diseases in which nutritional factors have a role in the aetiology (as a platform for future studies in the prevention and management of nutrition-related diseases). Students will consolidate skills in critical appraisal of the scientific literature in relation to the pathophysiology of nutrition-related disease.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnna Vassallo
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HBFN, HBFNX, HOUA and have passed DTN201 or equivalent.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects DTN3NDS
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is offered via Open Universities Australia. La Trobe University students can undertake this subject as part of a cross institutional enrolment under certain circumstances, and must seek approval from the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Course Coordinator for eligibility. Due to the nature of the subject content and online delivery, enrolments are generally not permitted past the published OUA enrolment date for the study period.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Understanding nutrition: Australian and New Zealand 3rd edition | Recommended | Whitney, E, Rolfes, S R, Crowe, T, Cameron-Smith, D & Walsh, A (2017) | Cengage |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply critical thinking to identify foods/nutrients that may be protective in managing and/or preventing disease and explain the proposed mechanisms and evidence
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, practical classes and practical reports.
02. Critically review the role of nutrition in the aetiology of given diseases to identify population groups at increased or reduced risk, and explain the associated epidemiological evidence and pathophysiology.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, tutorial-based dicussions.
03. Critically appraise a scientific paper examining the role of nutritional factors in the aetiology of a disease.
- Activities:
- Tutorial-based dicussions and written report.
Subject options
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Online, 2018, OUA Study Period 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnna Vassallo
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 09 - 21
Twelve 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 09 to week 21 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 09 - 21
Six 2.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 09 to week 21 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,200-word individual written assignment. | 25 | 03 | |
| One 700 word individual written assignment | 15 | 01 | |
| Three 45-minute quizzes (2250 words equivalent) | 60 | 01, 02 |
Online, 2018, OUA Study Period 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnna Vassallo
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 35 - 47
Twelve 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 47 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 35 - 47
Six 2.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 47 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,200-word individual written assignment. | 25 | 03 | |
| One 700 word individual written assignment | 15 | 01 | |
| Three 45-minute quizzes (2250 words equivalent) | 60 | 01, 02 |