NUTRITION FUNDAMENTALS
DTN201
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you 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. You will also develop an understanding of the principles of energy balance. You 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. You will also be introduced to simple techniques for measuring body composition of adults.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGina Trakman
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesYou will engage in online interactive lectures, discussion forums, synchronous sessions, readings and assessment tasks.
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 subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsDTN2PNU
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
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Source locationN/A
Foodworks 10 Professional
Resource TypeWeb resource
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorXyris
YearN/A
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PublisherXyris
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URLhttps://xyris.com.au/products/for-students/
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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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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-ordinatorGina Trakman
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Four 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Online synchronous live sessions
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Online asynchronous learning activities and facilitator led discussions
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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One 250-word individual assignment. Nutritional and food exchange analysis via template | Assignment | Individual | No | 15 | SILO4, SILO5 |
One 2,000-word individual assignment | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Three 30-minute quizzes (500 words equivalent each, 1500 words total) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
On-Line, 2021, OUA study period 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGina Trakman
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 36 - 48
Four 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 36 to week 48 and delivered via online.
Online synchronous live sessions
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 48
Twelve 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 36 to week 48 and delivered via online.
Online asynchronous learning activities and facilitator led discussions
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 250-word individual assignment. Nutritional and food exchange analysis via template | Assignment | Individual | No | 15 | SILO4, SILO5 |
One 2,000-word individual assignment | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Three 30-minute quizzes (500 words equivalent each, 1500 words total) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |