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Overview

In this subject, you will learn about basic epidemiological concepts, nutrition-related health and disease patterns, trends, and associated risk factors. You will also explore the public health nutrition aspects of obesity, physical inactivity, and eating disorders. In addition, nutrition-related inequalities in health, political and ethical issues in public health nutrition, … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Science, Health & Engineering (Pre 2022)

School

Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)

Subject coordinator

Fernanda Nava Buenfil

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 1 - UG

AQF level

Level 5 - Diploma

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of risk factors, patterns and trends associated with nutrition-related health conditions.
2.
Identify, describe, and analyse environmental, political, ethical and sociocultural influences on nutrition and nutrition-related health conditions.
3.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding about dietary habits, eating behaviours, physical activity, overweight and obesity as well as eating disorders.
4.
Identify the diverse nutritional needs and nutritional recommendations across the life-span and life-course.