dtn101 introduction to nutrition

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.

SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorMichael Coldrey

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in one of the following course codes: HBFN, HBFNX or HOUA

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsDTN1NHW

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsThis 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 requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Understanding nutrition: Australian and New Zealand

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorWhitney, E, Rolfes, S R, Crowe, T, Cameron-Smith, D & Walsh, A

Year2017

Edition/Volume3rd edition

PublisherCengage

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Use the basic principles of energy balance to determine an individual's energy balance status.
02. Identify and describe common food sources of selected micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
03. Identify and describe the main food sources of macro-nutrients (energy, protein, fat, carbohydrate, alcohol)
04. Apply simple techniques to measure body composition of individuals.
05. Apply simple dietary analysis techniques to assess your own diet.
06. Describe the role of the Australian Dietary Guidelines in health, and the application of food guides in assessing diets of populations.

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

On-Line, 2020, OUA study period 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Evaluation of a fad diet (1000 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6

Individual dietary analysis report (1400 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo35SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Four online quizzes (20 minutes each, 20 questions) (1350 words equivalent total)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

On-Line, 2020, OUA study period 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Evaluation of a fad diet (1000 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6

Individual dietary analysis report (1400 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo35SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Four online quizzes (20 minutes each, 20 questions) (1350 words equivalent total)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

On-Line, 2020, OUA study period 3, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Evaluation of a fad diet (1000 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6

Individual dietary analysis report (1400 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo35SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Four online quizzes (20 minutes each, 20 questions) (1350 words equivalent total)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

On-Line, 2020, OUA study period 4, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Evaluation of a fad diet (1000 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6

Individual dietary analysis report (1400 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo35SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Four online quizzes (20 minutes each, 20 questions) (1350 words equivalent total)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6