NUDI3220
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
Examines 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.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a knowledge of nutrition principles and their application to disease prevention and treatment in adults.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of medical and nutritional terminology associated with a variety of nutrition related disease states.
3. Demonstrate principles of nutrition assessment associated with nutrition related diseases and conditions.
4. Organise and assess information related to the health and nutritional status of individuals using the Nutrition Care Process.
5. Demonstrate interpretation of nutrition assessment information for nutrition intervention.
Content
- Nutritional Assessment
- Overweight and Obesity
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular disease
- Endocrine and thyroid conditions
- Malnutrition
- Oncology
- Neurological conditions
- Nutritional support methods (oral nutrition supplements, enteral feeding, texture modification)
Review of Progress
This course is a compulsory program requirement and is monitored for academic progress purposes. The course must be completed to progress in the program or meet other program requirements.
Failure or withdrawal from this course will result in students being considered under the Student Academic Progress Procedure.
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in the B Nutrition & Dietetics (Honours) 12339 program. Students must have successfully completed NUDI2110, NUDI2200, HUBS1403, HUBS2207, HUBS2505, CHEM1010.
Assumed knowledge
HUBS2503
Assessment items
Quiz: Class quiz
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Laboratory assignments (2)
Formal Examination: Formal Exam
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s)
Laboratory-2
- Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s)
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- NUDI3220 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 167.1 KB)
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