DTN101
INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION
DTN101
2021
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 Health, 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 ActivitiesLearning activities in this subject include online learning activities, enquiry-based learning activities, and a practical assignment.
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 subjectsDTN111 AND DTN1NHW
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsThis subject is offered via Open Universities Australia, late enrolments are generally not permitted past the published close of application date for the study period. For students not enrolled in the prerequisite courses, you may be able to undertake these subjects with approval of your home course coordinator, please contact ASK La Trobe for assistance.
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
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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On-Line, 2021, OUA study period 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Coldrey
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Five 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Online synchronous sessions
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour scheduled online class per week on weekdays at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Online Q and A session
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Evaluation of a diet (1000 words equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
Individual dietary analysis report (1400 words equivalent) | Report | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Four online quizzes (20 minutes each, 20 questions) (1350 words equivalent total) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
On-Line, 2021, OUA study period 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Coldrey
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 23 - 35
Five 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 23 to week 35 and delivered via online.
Online synchronous sessions
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 23 - 35
One 1.00 hour scheduled online class per week on weekdays at night from week 23 to week 35 and delivered via online.
Online Q and A session
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Evaluation of a diet (1000 words equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
Individual dietary analysis report (1400 words equivalent) | Report | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Four online quizzes (20 minutes each, 20 questions) (1350 words equivalent total) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
On-Line, 2021, OUA study period 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Coldrey
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 36 - 48
Five 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 36 to week 48 and delivered via online.
Online synchronous sessions
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 48
One 1.00 hour scheduled online class per week on weekdays at night from week 36 to week 48 and delivered via online.
Online Q and A session
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Evaluation of a diet (1000 words equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
Individual dietary analysis report (1400 words equivalent) | Report | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Four online quizzes (20 minutes each, 20 questions) (1350 words equivalent total) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
On-Line, 2021, OUA study period 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Coldrey
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 49 - 0
Five 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 49 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Online synchronous sessions
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 49 - 0
One 1.00 hour scheduled online class per week on weekdays at night from week 49 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Online Q and A session
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Evaluation of a diet (1000 words equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
Individual dietary analysis report (1400 words equivalent) | Report | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Four online quizzes (20 minutes each, 20 questions) (1350 words equivalent total) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |