PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN NUTRITION
DTN2PNU
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will develop an understanding of the major food sources, metabolism and storage of the major food molecules carbohydrate, protein and fat (the macronutrients), alcohol, vitamins and minerals (the micronutrients), and water, and be aware of the consequences of over and under-nutrition. Students will also develop an understanding of the principles of energy balance. Students will be introduced to techniques for measuring and evaluating nutrient adequacy of diets of individuals and populations, including the use of nutrient databases, nutrient reference standards and food guides. Students will also be introduced to simple techniques for measuring body composition of adults.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Regina Belski
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: HBS1HBA and HBS1HBB or one of (CHE1GEN, CHE1BAS, CHE1CHF, CHE1APL or require Coordinator's Approval). Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HZHSDP - Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Dietetic Practice, HBHN - Bachelor of Human Nutrition, SBNS - Bachelor of Human Nutrition or require Coordinator's Approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: AGR2PNU
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Understanding nutrition: Australian and New Zealand edition | Prescribed | Whitney, E, Rolfes, S R, Crowe, T, Cameron-Smith, D & Walsh, A 2011 | 1ST EDN, CENGAGE LEARNING AUSTRALIA, MELBOURNE. |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 100
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Regina Belski
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours laboratory class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
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: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 2,000-word individual assignment | 30 | |
| one 2-hour examination | 50 | |
| one 30-minute intra-semester test | 20 |