INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION
DTN101
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will study the major food sources and the functions of macro-nutrients (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. You will also be introduced to the Australian Dietary Guidelines and the use of food guides in assessing the diets of populations.
School: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Michael Coldrey
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in one of the following course codes: HBFN, HBFNX or HOUA
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: DTN1NHW
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/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.
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Understanding nutrition: Australian and New Zealand
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Whitney, E, Rolfes, S R, Crowe, T, Cameron-Smith, D & Walsh, A
Year: 2017
Edition/Volume: 3rd edition
Publisher: Cengage
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
On-Line, 2020, OUA study period 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Michael Coldrey
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours scheduled online class per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Evaluation of a fad diet (1000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
Individual dietary analysis report (1400 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Four online quizzes (20 minutes each, 20 questions) (1350 words equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
On-Line, 2020, OUA study period 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Michael Coldrey
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 23 - 35
One 2.00 hours scheduled online class per week from week 23 to week 35 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Evaluation of a fad diet (1000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
Individual dietary analysis report (1400 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Four online quizzes (20 minutes each, 20 questions) (1350 words equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
On-Line, 2020, OUA study period 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Michael Coldrey
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 36 - 48
One 2.00 hours lecture per week from week 36 to week 48 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 36 - 48
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week from week 36 to week 48 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Evaluation of a fad diet (1000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
Individual dietary analysis report (1400 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Four online quizzes (20 minutes each, 20 questions) (1350 words equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
On-Line, 2020, OUA study period 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Michael Coldrey
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 49 - 0
One 2.00 hours lecture per week from week 49 to week 0 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 49 - 0
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week from week 49 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Evaluation of a fad diet (1000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
Individual dietary analysis report (1400 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Four online quizzes (20 minutes each, 20 questions) (1350 words equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |