dtn3lsp lifespan nutrition
LIFESPAN NUTRITION
DTN3LSP
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 indepth understanding of human nutritional needs, requirements, and habits/practices/behaviours.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKatherine Jukic
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HMDP, HBHNHK; OR Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HZHSDP, HZNDP and must pass 240 credit points; OR must be admitted in HBHN and must pass DTN2PNU and (DTN3NDS or HBS2HPB); all other students require subject coordinator approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects DTN401, DTN307, DTN4LPN
Equivalent subjects DTN4LPN
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Food & Nutrition Throughout Life | Prescribed | Croxford, S. et al. (2015) | Allen & Unwin, AUS |
| Readings | Nutrition through the Life Cycle | Recommended | Brown, J.E. et al. (2016), 6th ed. | Cengage Learning, USA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse, and critically review the physiological differences / changes occurring during different stages of the life span.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, practical classes and workshops/tutorials
02. Analyse and critically review the nutritional requirements of pregnant & lactating women, infants, children, adolescents, adults & older persons.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, practical classes and workshops/tutorials
03. Analyse and critically review the dietary/nutritional issues and habits and behaviours of particular relevance to each life stage group.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, practical classes and workshops/tutorials
Subject options
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Hong Kong, 2019, Week 37-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEmma Stirling
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 37 - 52
One 18.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 37 - 52
One 8.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 37 - 52
One 9.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 37 - 52
One 4.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1200-word assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 1-hour end of semester written examination (1,000-words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Nutrition education resource assessment (700-words equivalent) | 15 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Abstract assessment (900-words equivalent) | 25 | 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size120
Enrolment information Quota due to limited room capacity. Merit based quota. Priority is given to students enrolled in HMDP, HZHSDP, HZNDP, HBHN or HBHNHK for whom DTN3LSP is core, then to other students until the quota is reached.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKatherine Jukic
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.
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 1200-word assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 1-hour end of semester written examination (1,000-words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Nutrition education resource assessment (700-words equivalent) | 15 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Abstract assessment (900-words equivalent) | 25 | 02, 03 |