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13162 (v.2) Public Health Nutrition 681
Area: | School of Public Health |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | 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. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to- Demonstrate a knowledge and appreciation of the psychological and socio-cultural factors which influence food preferences, choices and habits. Describe the relationships between the variouscomponents of the food and nutrition system in Australia. Demonstrate a knowledge of the different methods for assessing the nutritional status of individuals. Describe the techniques fore measuring the dietary intake of individuals and communities and the rationale for the use of different methods together with their limitations. Discuss the major nutritional problems in developing countries. Demonstrate a knowledge of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in developed countries. Discuss the role of nutrition in the aetiology of major chronic diseases such as atherosclerosis, obesity, hypertension, cancer, diabetes and osteoporosis. Demonstrate a basic understanding of food safety and technology as they relate to public health. |
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: | Mahan, K.T. and Arlin, M.T. (1992), Krause's Food, Nutrition and Diet Therapy (8th ed.). Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Company. Garrow, J.S. and James, W.P.T. (1993), Human nutrition and Dietetics (9th Ed.) Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone. Williams, S.R. (1989), Nutrition and Diet Therapy (6th ed.). Times Mirror/ Mosby College Publishers. Shils, M.E. and Young, V.R. (1988), Modern nutrition in health and disease. (7th Ed.). Philadelphia, Lea and Febiger. Whitney, E.N., Cataldo, C.B. and Rolfes, S.R. (1987), Understanding normal and clinical nutrition. (2nd ed.). St. Paul, West Publishing Co. Zeman, F.J. (1991), Clinical nutrition and dietetics. (2nd ed.). New York, Macmillan Pub. Co. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Workbook (part one) 30%. Workbook (part two) 40%. Position Paper 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 61300 Public 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 | Semester 1 | | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | 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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