Applied Nutrition Science
48 hours + Blended
One semester or equivalent
Hawthorn
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
Overview
This unit focuses on the application of nutrition science to the assessment of nutritional status and the relationship between food and nutrients on human development, health, and wellbeing. It provides foundational knowledge to inform science-based and evidence-based nutrition and dietetic practice.
Requisites
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Describe the digestion, absorption, metabolism and excretion of nutrients as it relates to human development, health and wellbeing.
- Apply knowledge of nutritional science to assess individual and population nutritional status.
- Demonstrate nutritional assessment skills and techniques.
- Describe the impact of malnutrition on human health and wellbeing.
- Apply knowledge of nutritional science to emerging issues in the food and nutrition system.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
---|---|---|---|
On-campus Class | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
On-campus Class | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 8.50 | 12 weeks | 102 |
TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
---|---|---|---|
Assignment 1 | Group | 40% | 1,2,4,5 |
Online Quizzes | Individual | 20% | 1,2,4 |
Practical Examination | Individual | 40% | 2,3,4 |
Assignment 1 | Individual | 40% | 1,2,4,5 |
Examination | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3,4 |
Online Quizzes | Individual | 20% | 2,3,5 |
Content
- Evidence based practice
- Foundational and applied nutrition science
- Nutritional assessment
- Digital health
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.