FSHN3020
Nutrition in Health and Disease
10 Units
Available in 2014
| Ourimbah | Semester 1 |
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Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Provides a detailed view of the relationship between diet, nutrition and disease. The course will cover the methodology used to determine dietary, nutritional and health status and how evidence is gathered to determine the links between diet, nutrition and health. The relationship between diet and nutrition and the prevention and management of specific diseases and conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, gastrointestinal disorders and osteoporosis will be covered in depth.
| Objectives | On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. apply dietary, energy and physical assessment methodologies 2. understand how evidence for the relationship between diet, nutrition and disease is obtained 3. understand the role of genetics in diet-related diseases and disease susceptibility 4. understand the relationship of diet and nutrition to specific diseases 5. apply their knowledge and understanding of the principles of nutrition to the prevention and treatment of specific diseases |
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| Content | Methodology - Dietary Assessment - Nutritional Status Assessment - Health Status Assessment Evidence for relationship between Diet, Nutrition and Disease - Nutritional Epidemiology - Analysis, Presentation and Interpretation of Dietary Data - Nutrition Intervention - Maternal Health During Pregnancy Genetic Influence on Nutritional Health - Inborn Errors of Metabolism - Genetics and Cardiovascular Disease - Genetics and Obesity - Genetics and Cancer The Role of Diet and Nutrition in the Prevention and Management of Disease - Cardiovascular Disease - Cancer - Diabetes Mellitus - Obesity - Gastrointestinal Diseases - Other Major Disease including Renal Disease, Osteoporosis and Food Allergies |
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| Replacing Course(s) | This is a new course to be offered from 2003 on the Ourimbah Campus. | ||||||||
| Transition | No transition arrangements are necessary. | ||||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | BIOL2011 FSHN2010 FSHN2020 FHSN2030 |
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| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Case Study
Lecture Student Projects Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for FSHN3020 |