INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION

DTN1NHW

2015

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students will study the major food sources and the functions of macronutrients (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 Gguidelines and the use of food guides in assessing the diets of populations, including the principles of a healthy diet for athletes.

School: School of Allied Health

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Adrienne Forsyth

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: HBS1HBA

Incompatible subjects: DTN2PNU

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Use the basic principles of energy balance to determine an individual's energy balance status.

Activities:
Online learning activities, enquiry-based learning activities, and a practical assignment.

02. Identify and describe common food sources of selected micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).

Activities:
Online learning activities, enquiry-based learning activities, and a practical assignment.

03. Identify and describe the main food sources of macronutrients (energy, protein, fat, carbohydrate, alcohol)

Activities:
Online learning activities, enquiry-based learning activities, and a practical assignment.

04. Apply simple techniques to measure body composition of individuals.

Activities:
Online learning activities, enquiry-based learning activities, and a practical assignment.

05. Apply simple dietary analysis techniques to assess your own diet.

Activities:
Online learning activities, enquiry-based learning activities, and a practical assignment.

06. Describe the role of the Australian Dietary Guidelines in health, and the application of food guides in assessing diets of populations.

Activities:
Online learning activities, enquiry-based learning activities, and a practical assignment.

07. Describe the principles of healthy diets for athletes.

Activities:
Online learning activities, enquiry-based learning activities, and a practical assignment.

Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Adrienne Forsyth

Class requirements

Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Development of online resources (1200 words or equivalent)4001, 02, 03, 06, 07
One individual dietary analysis (report) 1000 words equivalent3001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Online quizzes (60 minutes; 60 multiple choice questions)3001, 02, 03, 04

Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Adrienne Forsyth

Class requirements

Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Development of online resources (1200 words or equivalent)4001, 02, 03, 06, 07
One individual dietary analysis (report) 1000 words equivalent3001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Online quizzes (60 minutes; 60 multiple choice questions)3001, 02, 03, 04