dtn1nhw nutrition
INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION
DTN1NHW
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will study the major food sources and the functions of macro-nutrients (energy, protein, fat and carbohydrate) and micro-nutrients (vitamins and minerals). Principles of energy balance (energy intake and energy expenditure), basic techniques for assessment of nutrient adequacy of individual diets and simple techniques for assessing body composition will be explored. Students will also be introduced to the Australian Dietary guidelines and the use of food guides in assessing the diets of populations, including the principles of a healthy diet for athletes.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAdrienne Forsyth
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in HZHEP, HBESB, HBES or seek approval from the Subject Coordinator.
Co-requisites HBS1HBA
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Food and nutrition | Prescribed | Wahlqvist, M L (2011) | 3RD EDITION, ALLEN AND UNWIN, AUSTRALIA, CROWS NEST, NSW. |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size60
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAdrienne Forsyth
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 11 - 21
One 2.0 hours laboratory class other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Practical laboratory class in weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 only of Semester 1"
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Tutorials held in weeks 1, 7, 12 during Semester 1"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,800-word individual nutrition report | 35 | |
| one 1.5-hour examination | 50 | |
| one 30-minute intra-semester test | 15 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size60
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAdrienne Forsyth
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 11 - 21
One 2.0 hours laboratory class other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Practical laboratory class in weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 only of Semester 1"
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Tutorials held in weeks 1, 7, 12 during Semester 1"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,800-word individual nutrition report | 35 | |
| one 1.5-hour examination | 50 | |
| one 30-minute intra-semester test | 15 |