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FOOD SC 1001WT - Nutrition I

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4310
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.

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Units
EFTSL
Amount
3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4310 Tue 14/03/2023 Thu 23/03/2023 Fri 05/05/2023 Fri 09/06/2023


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
12632 LE01 80 14 27 Feb - 3 Apr Monday 1pm - 3pm Charles Hawker, 101/102, Teaching Room
24 Apr - 5 Jun Monday 1pm - 3pm Charles Hawker, 101/102, Teaching Room
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
10674 WR01 80 14 27 Feb - 3 Apr Monday 3pm - 4pm Charles Hawker, 101/102, Teaching Room
24 Apr - 5 Jun Monday 3pm - 4pm Charles Hawker, 101/102, Teaching Room
Related Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
14363 PR01 80 14 27 Feb - 3 Apr Monday 4pm - 5pm Charles Hawker, 110, Food Innovation Lab
27 Feb - 3 Apr Monday 4pm - 5pm Charles Hawker, 101/102, Teaching Room
24 Apr - 5 Jun Monday 4pm - 5pm Charles Hawker, 110, Food Innovation Lab
24 Apr - 5 Jun Monday 4pm - 5pm Charles Hawker, 101/102, Teaching Room