NUTRITION FUNDAMENTALS
DTN201
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will develop an understanding of the major food sources, metabolism and storage of the major food molecules carbohydrate, protein and fat (the macronutrients), alcohol, vitamins and minerals (the micronutrients), and water, and be aware of the consequences of over and under-nutrition. Students will also develop an understanding of the principles of energy balance. Students will be introduced to techniques for measuring and evaluating nutrient adequacy of diets of individuals and populations, including the use of nutrient databases, nutrient reference standards and food guides. Students will also be introduced to simple techniques for measuring body composition of adults.
SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnna Vassallo
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HBFN, HBFNX, HOUA and must have passed HBS101
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsDTN2PNU
Equivalent subjectsN/A
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
Readings
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
Foodworks 10 Professional
Resource TypeWeb resource
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorXyris
YearN/A
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherXyris
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLhttps://xyris.com.au/products/for-students/
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, 2020, OUA study period 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnna Vassallo
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
10
-
22
Twelve 2.00 h lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Tutorial
Week:
10
-
22
Six 2.00 h tutorial per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Three 45-minute quizzes (750 words equivalent each, 2250 words total) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
On-Line, 2020, OUA study period 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnna Vassallo
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
36
-
48
Twelve 2.00 h lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 36 to week 48
and delivered via online.
Tutorial
Week:
36
-
48
Six 2.00 h tutorial per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 36 to week 48
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Three 45-minute quizzes (750 words equivalent each, 2250 words total) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |