INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION
DTN1NHW
2017
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: Brooke Devlin
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: N/A
Incompatible subjects: DTN2PNU, DTN101 Students enrolled in HBHN and HZNDP are not permitted to enrol in DTN1NHW (as incompatible subject DTN2PNU is a required core subject for these courses).
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Understanding Nutrition, Australia & New Zealand edition, 2nd edition | Prescribed | Tim Crowe, 2014 | Cengage |
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, 2017, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Brooke Devlin
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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development of online resources (1200 words or equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 06, 07 | |
| One individual dietary analysis (report) 1000 words equivalent | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Online quizzes (60 minutes; 60 multiple choice questions) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Brooke Devlin
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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development of online resources (1200 words or equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 06, 07 | |
| One individual dietary analysis (report) 1000 words equivalent | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Online quizzes (60 minutes; 60 multiple choice questions) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |