7278 (v.8) Nutrition 182
| Area: | School of Public Health |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 7277 (v.7) Food and Nutrition Systems 181 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | Introduction to food sources and metabolic functions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and minerals, recommended dietary intakes for these nutrients. Background on nutritional standards of reference. Collection, analysis and evaluation of food intake data. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to - Understand the basic function, public health significance and food sources of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and minerals. Demonstrate knowledge of the nutrition reference standards used in Australia, in particular food composition tables and Recommended Dietary Intakes. Demonstrate basic knowledge of nutritional status methods. Analyse and evaluate dietary intakes using tables of food composition and computer-based diet analysis programs. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | National Health and Medical Research Council. (1991), Recommended dietary intakes for use in Australia. Canberra, Australian Government Publishing Service. Mann, J. and Truswell, A.S. (eds.) (2002), Essentials of human nutrition (2nd edition). Oxford, Oxford University Press. Mahan, L.K. and Escott-Stump, S. (eds.) (1992), Krause's food, nutrition and diet therapy (10th edition). Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Company. |
| Unit Texts: | Wahlqvist, M.L. (ed.) (2002), Food and nutrition. Australasia, Asia and the Pacific (2nd edition). NSW, Allen and Unwin. School of Public Health. (2001), Guide to Assignment Presentation for the Division of Health Sciences. Perth, Curtin University of Technology. English, R. and Lewis, J. (1992), Nutritional value of Australian foods. Canberra, Australian Government Publishing Service. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final examination 50%, Pre-labs 5%, Test 1 15%, Test 2 10%, Tutorials 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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