NUDI3220Clinical Nutrition 1

Course handbook

Description

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.

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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. 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
4. Cardiovascular disease
5. Diabetes
6. Oncology
7. Nutrition support methods
8. Aids/HIV

Review of Progress

This course is a compulsory program requirement for students in the following program(s):

• Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) (12339)

In addition to meeting the University's overall requirements for academic progression, students enrolled in these program(s) must satisfactorily complete this course in order to progress in their program.

Requisite

This course is only available to students enrolled in the B Nutrition & Dietetics (Honours) program. Pre-requisite - successful completion of NUDI2110, NUDI2200, HUBS2207, HUBS2503

Assumed knowledge

NUDI2200 Nutrition 2 HUBS2505 Human pathophysiology HUBS2503 Clinical exercise physiology

Assessment items

Quiz: Class quiz

Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Laboratory assignments (2)

Formal Examination: Formal Exam *

Professional Task: Compulsory Practical Placement *

* This assessment has a compulsory requirement.

Compulsory Requirements

In order to pass this course, each student must complete ALL of the following compulsory requirements:

Course Assessment Requirements:

• Professional Task: Pass Requirement - Students must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
• Formal Examination: Pass Requirement - Students must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Pre-Placement Requirements:

• NSW Health Verification Requirements - Mandatory NSW Health Verification Requirements must be met.
• First Aid Certificate - students must complete a First Aid Certificate issued by an approved provider.

Contact hours

Callaghan