NUT1011: Human nutrition: An introduction to nutrients

Overview

This unit focuses on basic concepts in human nutrition. It will introduce the concepts of energy balance and body composition and outline the process of digestion. It will describe the role and function of macro and micronutrients essential for human health, their history of discovery, and relevance for the health of populations and individuals.The dietary recommendations for optimal nutrition for the Australian population will be compared with recommendations in other countries. The unit will include the clinical signs and symptoms of specific nutrient deficiency and excess, as well as nutrient interactions and their significance.Methods of nutrition assessment will be explored focussing on methods used to assess food intake, data analysis using qualitative and quantitative methods; and comparison of this data to recommended dietary intakes for optimal health.

Assessment

1 - Mid Semester Exam (Online Quiz) - 10% 2 - Assignments - 40% Hurdle type: Threshold Hurdle description: You must achieve a mark of 45% in this assessment task to achieve the hurdle. Offering(s): First semester, Clayton, Teaching is all online (ONLINE) 3 - Exam (2 hours and 10 minutes) - 50% Hurdle type: Threshold Hurdle description: You must achieve a mark of 45% in this assessment task to achieve the hurdle.

Workload

2-3 hours per week of tutorials/workshops for semester 1 and semester 2, and 4 hours per week in SSA. Lectures are asynchronous and can be viewed at any time.

Sustainable development goals

Adopted by the UN Member States in 2015, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership. Read more

This unit covers content related to the following SDGs:

2. Zero Hunger