INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION
DTN1NHW
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you 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. You 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 Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGina Trakman
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesYou will complete online learning modules over the course of the semester. These modules involve reading/viewing materials online as well as reading the textbook and responding to questions and tasks that will prepare you to complete the formal assessment tasks and online quizzes.
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
Learning resources
Understanding Nutrition, Australia & New Zealand edition
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorTim Crowe
Year2019
Edition/Volume4th 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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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGina Trakman
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fad diet online blog (850-words equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
One individual dietary analysis (report) (1,400-words equivalent) | Report | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1.5 hours online quizzes (1,500-words equivalent) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGina Trakman
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fad diet online blog (850-words equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
One individual dietary analysis (report) (1,400-words equivalent) | Report | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1.5 hours online quizzes (1,500-words equivalent) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGina Trakman
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 42
One 3.00 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fad diet online blog (850-words equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
One individual dietary analysis (report) (1,400-words equivalent) | Report | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1.5 hours online quizzes (1,500-words equivalent) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGina Trakman
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 42
One 3.00 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fad diet online blog (850-words equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
One individual dietary analysis (report) (1,400-words equivalent) | Report | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1.5 hours online quizzes (1,500-words equivalent) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |