INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION
DTN1NHW
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will study the major food sources and the functions of macronutrients (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. Students will also be introduced to the Australian Dietary Guidelines and the use of food guides in assessing the diets of populations, including the principles of a healthy diet for athletes.
SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBrooke Devlin
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsDTN101
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Readings
Understanding Nutrition, Australia & New Zealand edition
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorTim Crowe
Year2014
Edition/Volume2nd edition
PublisherCengage
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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
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Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrooke Devlin
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 3.00 h scheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of a fad diet (850-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
| One individual dietary analysis (report) (1,400-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Three online quizzes (30 minutes each; 20 questions, 1,500-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrooke Devlin
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 3.00 h scheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of a fad diet (850-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
| One individual dietary analysis (report) (1,400-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Three online quizzes (30 minutes each; 20 questions, 1,500-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrooke Devlin
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
One 3.00 h scheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of a fad diet (850-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
| One individual dietary analysis (report) (1,400-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Three online quizzes (30 minutes each; 20 questions, 1,500-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrooke Devlin
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
One 3.00 h scheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of a fad diet (850-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
| One individual dietary analysis (report) (1,400-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Three online quizzes (30 minutes each; 20 questions, 1,500-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |