FOOD SC 1001WT - Nutrition I
Career: | Undergraduate |
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Units: | 3 |
Term: | 3910 |
Campus: | Waite |
Contact: | Up to 4 hours per week |
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | Yes |
Available for Non-Award Study: | Yes |
Assessment: | Online test, written assignment, practical report, diet diary, final examination |
Syllabus: |
This course provides an overview of fundamental knowledge in food and nutrition. Students will learn about dietary guidelines and healthy eating; nutrient reference values; food composition including the six classes of nutrients and non-nutrient components of food; the major roles and functions of the principal nutrients and the metabolism of these nutrients in the human body; nutritional characteristics of the Five Food Groups; functional foods; concepts of energy balance; nutrient calculations; energy density of foods; assessment of diet quality and the impact of diet on nutritional status and health. Students will be introduced to the principles of nutrition research and the translation of nutrition research into nutrient recommendations, dietary guidelines and recommended daily food patterns. Students will also learn about report writing and how to evaluate and synthesize scientific literature and communicating in the context of nutrition. Students will develop a sound knowledge of food composition, an understanding of the fundamental concepts of nutrition and the links between food, nutrition and health. Students will apply knowledge gained during the course to estimate energy requirements and assess diet quality of individuals. |
Course Fees
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EFTSL | |||
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0.125 |
Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
Critical Dates
Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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3910 | Mon 18/03/2019 | Sun 31/03/2019 | Fri 10/05/2019 | Fri 14/06/2019 |
Class Details
Enrolment Class: Lecture | |||||||
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Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
12781 | LE01 | 100 | 21 | 4 Mar - 8 Apr | Monday | 1pm - 3pm | Charles Hawker, 107, Conference Centre |
29 Apr - 10 Jun | Monday | 1pm - 3pm | Charles Hawker, 107, Conference Centre | ||||
Related Class: Practical | |||||||
Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
10627 | PR02 | 50 | 15 | 4 Mar - 8 Apr | Monday | 4pm - 5pm | Charles Hawker, G18, Laboratory |
4 Mar - 8 Apr | Monday | 4pm - 5pm | Charles Hawker, G09, Laboratory | ||||
29 Apr - 10 Jun | Monday | 4pm - 5pm | Charles Hawker, G18, Laboratory | ||||
29 Apr - 10 Jun | Monday | 4pm - 5pm | Charles Hawker, G09, Laboratory | ||||
14048 | PR01 | 50 | 6 | 4 Mar - 8 Apr | Monday | 4pm - 5pm | Charles Hawker, 107, Conference Centre |
29 Apr - 10 Jun | Monday | 4pm - 5pm | Charles Hawker, 107, Conference Centre | ||||
Related Class: Tutorial | |||||||
Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
12780 | TU01 | 50 | 6 | 4 Mar - 8 Apr | Monday | 3pm - 4pm | Charles Hawker, 107, Conference Centre |
29 Apr - 10 Jun | Monday | 3pm - 4pm | Charles Hawker, 107, Conference Centre | ||||
15233 | TU02 | 50 | 15 | 4 Mar - 8 Apr | Monday | 3pm - 4pm | Charles Hawker, G18, Laboratory |
4 Mar - 8 Apr | Monday | 3pm - 4pm | Charles Hawker, G09, Laboratory | ||||
29 Apr - 10 Jun | Monday | 3pm - 4pm | Charles Hawker, G18, Laboratory | ||||
29 Apr - 10 Jun | Monday | 3pm - 4pm | Charles Hawker, G09, Laboratory |