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13162 (v.2) Public Health Nutrition 681



 

Area:

School of Public Health

Contact Hours:

3.0

Credits:

25.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly
An introduction to modern nutrition science. Nutritional profile of Australians. Determinants of dietary behaviour. The Australian food system. Nutrient requirements and RDIs. Assessment of nutritional status. Trends in consumption patterns. Nutrition in developing countries. World food supply. Vitamin A, iron and iodine deficiency in developing countries. Role of nutrition in cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity, diabetes and osteoporosis. Food safety and technology.


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y 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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