dtn307 nutrition throughout life
NUTRITION THROUGHOUT LIFE
DTN307
2019
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 and foetal development, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and ageing. 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 in depth understanding of human nutritional needs, and habits/practices/behaviours.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMichael Andrews
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HBFN, HBFNX, HOUA and have passed DTN201 and DTN301 or equivalent.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects DTN4LPN, DTN3LSP, DTN401
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is offered via Open Universities Australia. La Trobe University students can undertake this subject as part of a cross institutional enrolment under certain circumstances, and must seek approval from the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Course Coordinator for eligibility. Due to the nature of the subject content and online delivery, enrolments are generally not permitted past the published OUA enrolment date for the study period.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Food and Nutrition throughout Life | Prescribed | Croxford, S. et al. 2015 | Allen & Unwin, Crow's Nest, Sydney |
| Readings | Nutrition through the life cycle | Recommended | Brown, 6th edition, 2016 | Cengage |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse, and critically review the physiological differences/ changes occurring during different stages of the life span.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshops.
02. Analyse and critically review the nutritional requirements of pregnant & lactating women, infants, children, adolescents, adults & older persons.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshops.
03. Analyse and critically review the dietary/nutritional issues and habits and behaviours of particular relevance to each life stage group.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshops.
Subject options
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Online, 2019, OUA Study Period 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Andrews
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 35 - 47
Twelve 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekends during the day from week 35 to week 47 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 35 - 47
Twelve 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekends during the day from week 35 to week 47 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1500-word assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Three 45-minute quizzes | 60 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 500-word formative assessment | 10 | 02 |
Online, 2019, OUA Study Period 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTimothy Stewart
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 09 - 21
Twelve 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekends during the day from week 09 to week 21 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 09 - 21
Twelve 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekends during the day from week 09 to week 21 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1500-word assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Three 45-minute quizzes | 60 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 500-word formative assessment | 10 | 02 |