Subject description
This subject incorporates an overview of fundamental concepts in food and nutrition, as they relate to human health. This subject introduces students to the role of nutrition for health, including key components which may constitute a healthy diet, as well as methods to evaluate dietary intakes. Students will discuss the … For more content click the Read More button below.
This subject is related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Find out more: www.uow.edu.au/united-nations-sustainable-development-goals/sdg-subjects-and-courses/
Equivalence
DMHS150 - Fundamental Concepts in Food and Nutrition
SHS 150 - Fundamental Concepts in Food and Nutrition
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Engagement hours
Contact Hours:2 hrs lectures, 1 hour tutorial per week
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
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Describe dietary components that make up a healthy diet for prevention of chronic disease
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Identify key food and nutrition policy documents and guidelines used to promote healthy and sustainable diets and explore planetary implications;
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Describe dietary sources of nutrients, utilisation of nutrients within the human body, and health issues associated with nutrients and dietary components
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Examine current food and nutrition issues and relationships with human health, societal concerns, stakeholder influences and the finite nature of the food supply.
Assessment details
Quiz
Diet Critique
Group Presentation
Final Exam
Work integrated learning
Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.
Textbook information
Whitney E, Rolfes S et al, 2019 Understanding Nutrition Australian and New Zealand 4th Edition; Wadsworth-Thomson Learning, South Melbourne Victoria
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