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NUDI3220

Clinical Nutrition 1

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Studies nutrition as it relates to the prevention and treatment of disease. The course deals with the nutritional aspects of diseases and clinical disorders by integrating students' existing knowledge of physiology, biochemistry and food science.

This course is Compulsory Program Component and students must pass in order to progress in the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics program.

Objectives
At the successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate a knowledge of nutrition principles and their application to disease prevention and treatment in adults.
2. Interpret and translate scientific knowledge and principles related to nutrition into practical information.
3. Demonstrate a knowledge of medical terminology and medical abbreviations associated with nutrition related diseases and conditions.
4. Collect, organise and assess data relating to the health and nutritional status of individuals.
Content
1. Nutritional Assessment
2. Nutrition in Obesity
3. Nutrition in Malnutrition
5. Cardiovascular disease
6. Diabetes
7. Oncology
7. Nutrition support methods
8. Aids/HIV
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
NUDI2200 Nutrition 2
HUBS2505 Human pathophysiology
HUBS2205 Human molecular science
HUBS2503 Clinical exercise physiology
Modes of Delivery
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Case Study
Field Study
Lecture
Laboratory
Self Directed Learning
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Examination: Class
Written examination
Examination: Formal
Written examination - formal
ESSENTIAL CRITERION
Laboratory Exercises
Written laboratory reports
Other: (please specify)
Essential skills - A pass in the written examination is an ESSENTIAL criterion to pass this course. This examination covers all the course objectives. Students must pass this course to progress to NUDI3230
Other: (please specify)
Professioanl Placement - A pass in the Professional Placement is ESSENTIAL criterion to pass this course.
Contact Hours
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 3 weeks
Laboratory: for 4 hour(s) per Week for 2 weeks
Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Self Directed Learning: for 18 hour(s) per Term for Full Term

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for NUDI3220