9891 (v.4) Nutrition 381

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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):	2830 (v.4) Nutritional Biochemistry 282 or any previous version AND 8338 (v.9) Nutrition 284 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Bioavailability of selected vitamins and minerals. Function, absorption, transport, retention and excretion of trace and ultratrace elements. Nutrient - nutrient interactions. Role of trace and ultratrace elements in antioxidant protection. Vitamin and mineral supplementation - hazards and appropriate uses. Investigation into foods for which sensational claims are made.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to- Demonstrate basic knowledge of trace and ultratrace elements. Demonstrate an understanding of nutrient-nutrient interactions and other factors affecting the bioavailability of nutrients. Appreciate the hazards and benefits of vitamin and mineral supplementation. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of trace and ultratrace elements in (a) coordinated system of antioxidant protection.
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:	Institute of medicine (2000), Dietary reference intakes for vitamin C, vitamin E, Selenium and Carotenoids. Washington, NAP. Institute of medicine (2000), Dietary reference intakes for calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin D and Fluoride. Washington, NAP. Shils, M.E. et al. (eds.) (1999), Modern nutrition in health and disease (9th ed.) Baltimore, Williams and Wilkens. School of Public Health. (2003), Guide to assignment presentation. Perth, Curtin University of Technology. Truswell, A.S. (ed.) (1990), Recommended nutrient intakes. Australian papers. Sydney, Australian Professional Publications. Zieglar, E.E. and Flier, L.J. (eds.) (1996), Present knowledge in nutrition (7th ed.) Washington DC. International Life Sciences Institute - Nutrition Foundation.
Unit Texts:	Mann, J. and Truswell, A.S. (eds.) (2002), Essentials of human nutrition (2nd ed.). Oxford, Oxford University Press.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Final examination 55%, Seminar/report 20%, Supplement summary fact sheet A 3%, Test 1 12%, Test 2 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y