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.
Availability2021 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2021
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
- Nutrition in Obesity
- Nutrition in Malnutrition
- Cardiovascular disease
- Diabetes
- Nutrition support methods
- Introduction to Oncology
Review of Progress
This course is a compulsory program requirement for students in the following program(s):
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) 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 *
* 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:
- 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.
Contact hours
Callaghan
Laboratory
Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per Week for 2 Weeks
Lecture
Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Self-Directed Learning
Self-Directed 18 hour(s) per Term Full Term
Not timetabled. Students work through readings at their own time.
Tutorial
Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per Week for 3 Weeks
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