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303532 (v.3) Advanced Nutrition Topics 480
Area: | School of Public Health |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 3 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Co Requisite(s): | 303533 (v.3) Medicine and Dietetics 481
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303534 (v.3) Dietetic Practice Techniques 480
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303537 (v.3) Dietetic Project 480
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Syllabus: | Exploration of nutritional issues associated with the clinical setting - metabolic responses to trauma, hospital malnutrition, screening of those at risk of poor nutritional status, assessment of nutritional status, food and nutrient and medication interactions - with lifestyle diseases - diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer - and with pre-term and term infants. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have demonstrated advanced knowledge of key areas of nutrition and dietetics. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Mann J.and Truswell A.S., (2000), Essentials of Human Nutrition, (2nd ed.), Oxford, Oxford University Press. Shils M.E., Olsen J.A., Shike M. and Catharine, Ross A.C., (1999), Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease, (9th ed.), Philadelphia, Lea and Febiger. Stryler L., (1995), Biochemistry, (4th ed.), San Francisco, Freeman and Co. Selected readings from current journals including - American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Australian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Medical Journal of Australia and The Lancet. |
Unit Texts: | Mahan L.K. and Escott-Stump S., (2000), Krause's Food, Nutrition and Diet Therapy. 10th ed., Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Co. Dorland's Pocket Medical Dictionary, (1995), 25th ed., Philadelphia, Saunders Co. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Tests (2) 20%. Literature Review 30%. Final Examination 50%. A pass must be obtained in all components of the assessment in order to pass the unit. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 69900 Other Health (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Full Year | Y | Y | Y |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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