SHN4055 - Introduction to Nutrition

Objectives:

Assessment tasks are designed to enable students to demonstrate the Learning and Employability outcomes for the relevant level of study. Level Learning Outcomes are embedded in the assessment task(s) at that level. This enables a more integrated view of overall student performance at each level.

Content:

Key concepts in nutrition will be introduced, this includes structure, function and sources of macronutrients, functions and sources of micronutrients and the role of fluid in the diet, dietary recommendations for specific individuals. The module will discuss concepts of energy balance and understanding recommendations for individuals.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lectures
Hours: 10
Intended Group Size: Full cohort

Workshops
Hours: 15
Intended Group Size: 15 to 20

Guided independent study
Hours: 125

Further details relating to assessment
Students will use dietary analysis software to demonstrate an understanding of recommendations and evaluate intakes in relation to health and/ or performance.

Assessment:

001 Case study; 2,500 words; end of semester 1 100%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Nicola Arjomandkhah
Level - 4
Credit Value - 15
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4S1

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