11551 (v.2) Public Health Nutrition 782
| Area: | School of Public Health |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| An introduction to modern nutrition science. Accessing nutrition literature. The biochemistry and physiology of nutrients -energy, protein, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Recommended dietary intakes. Nutritional Epidemiology. Foods. The supply, processing and safety of foods. Food standards. Food composition. Nutrient data bases. Analysis of nutrient content. Social science and nutrition. Food choice. At risk sub-populations. Nutritional status assessment : Biochemical, Anthropometric, Dietary Intake Methods. Nutritional Policy. National Nutrition Policies, dietary guidelines and goals. Agriculture and economic aspects. Nutrient labeling. Food fortification. Nutrition in developing countries. World food supply. Nutrition education. Food fads and misinformation. Diet and disease. Primary nutritional diseases. Diet and chronic disease. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2003 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | | |
Current as of: October 30, 2003 13:11:55
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