dtn4lpn lifespan nutrition
LIFESPAN NUTRITION
DTN4LPN
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will develop an understanding of nutrition requirements and physiological changes across the lifespan: pre-conception, pregnancy & foetal development, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and ageing as well as special situations including nutrition for sport. Students will also learn about food and nutrition dietary patterns across the different life stages. Students will be able to combine prior nutritional and biosciences knowledge and skills with the new material to gain a more indepth understanding of human nutritional needs, requirements and habits.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEmma Stirling
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in HMDP- Master of Dietetics Practice. If the students is enrolled in HZHSDP- Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Dietetic Practice or HZNDP - Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Dietetic Practice then must pass 240 credit points. If the student is enrolled in HBHN - Bachelor of Human Nutrition then must pass DTN2PNU and DTN3NDS or HBS2PTB. All other students require subject coordinator approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students must be enrolled in course codes: HBHN, HZHSDP or HMDP or obtain approval from subject coordinator.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Nutrition through the life cycle | Prescribed | Brown, J E. et al. 2011 | 4TH EDN, CENGAGE LEARNING, BELMONT, CA, WADSWORTH, |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse, and compare and contrast the physiological differences/changes occurring during different stages of the life span.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, practical classes and workshops
02. Analyse and compare & contrast the nutritional requirements of pregnant & lactating women, infants, children, adolescents, adults & older persons.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, practical classes and workshops
03. Analyse and compare and contrast the nutritional issues and habits of particular relevance and particular risk behaviours of each age group.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, practical classes and workshops
04. Synthesize knowledge of physiology, nutritional requirements & issues & behaviours across the lifespan & apply this knowledge to individuals.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, practical classes and workshops
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size120
Enrolment information Room capacity Subject will only be available to students enrolled in course codes: HBHN, HZHSDP or HMDP or obtain approval from subject coordinator, once quota is reached no additional students will be allowed to enrol in the subject.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRegina Belski
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will complete six 2-hour laboratory class per semester (12 hours total) and six 2-hour workshops per semester (12 hours total)."
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1500-word assignment | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one 2-hour written examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one 300-word formative assessment | 15 | 02 |