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9891 (v.4) Nutrition 381
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
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8338 (v.9) Nutrition 284 or any previous version
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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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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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. |
Field of Education: | 69900 Other 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 | | |
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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