In this subject, you will develop an understanding of the major food sources, metabolism and storage of the major food molecules carbohydrate, protein and fat (the macronutrients), alcohol, vitamins and minerals (the micronutrients), and water, and be aware of the consequences of over and under-nutrition. You will also develop an … For more content click the Read more button below.
In this subject, you will develop an understanding of the major food sources, metabolism and storage of the major food molecules carbohydrate, protein and fat (the macronutrients), alcohol, vitamins and minerals (the micronutrients), and water, and be aware of the consequences of over and under-nutrition. You will also develop an understanding of the principles of energy balance. You will be introduced to techniques for measuring and evaluating nutrient adequacy of diets of individuals and populations, including the use of nutrient databases, nutrient reference standards and food guides. You will also be introduced to simple techniques for measuring body composition of adults.
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
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Learning resources
Prescribed - Book - Understanding nutrition: Australian and New Zealand
Title:Understanding nutrition: Australian and New Zealand
Resource requirement:Prescribed
Author/editor:Whitney, E, Rolfes, S R, Crowe, T, Cameron-Smith, D & Walsh, A
Year:2019
Edition/volume:4th edition
Publisher:Cengage
Prescribed - Web resource - Foodworks 10 Professional
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Explain and critique methods for collecting dietary intake and estimating energy expenditure and apply these methods to determine an individual's energy balance status.
2.
Identify and describe the structure, metabolism and digestion, sources, and functions of macronutrients, water and alcohol and discuss the consequences of macronutrient imbalances.
3.
Identify and describe the sources, functions and absorption of micronutrients and discuss the causes and consequences of micronutrient deficiencies and toxicities.
4.
Explain and evaluate techniques for the measurement of body composition of individuals.
5.
Analyse dietary intake of individuals using food composition databases and dietary analysis software.
6.
Demonstrate comprehension of national nutrient and food based dietary recommendations and apply these recommendations to assess dietary adequacy.
Learning activities
You will engage in online interactive lectures, discussion forums, synchronous sessions, readings and assessment tasks.
Enrolment rules
Special conditions
This subject is available through Open Universities Australia (OUA) and the course is restricted for enrolment. If you are enrolled in a La Trobe degree, you may be able to undertake these subjects with permission of your home course coordinator, please contact Ask La Trobe for assistance.
Special conditions
In this subject students will be required to assess their dietary intake and measure their weight, height and circumferences (waist and hip). The measurement of personal data (diet and physical measures) will be on a purely voluntary basis. Students will be able to collect data from another volunteer student if there are any cultural or religious reasons preventing them from submitting their own data.
Special conditions
A good internet connection is required due to the online delivery. This subject requires a students subscription to FoodWorks Professional Software (Xyris). Equivalent subjects listed below are approved for following course instances only: HBNTS
Requisite rules
Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HBFN, HBFNX, HBNTS, EBEDPM, EBEDP, EBEDSM, EBEDSB, EBEDS
