| Type: | Undergraduate Subject |
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| Code: | NUTR11-101 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine |
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| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
This subject examines the relationship between food, nutrition and human health. It provides an introduction to nutrients, nutrient food sources, nutrient functions and deficiency states and the role of nutrition in human health and development. Students use this knowledge to critically examine major nutrition challenges of our time, including obesity, micro-nutrient malnutrition and the role of nutrition in human performance.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Describe sources of macronutrients (carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) involved in human development and health.
- Discuss the role of nutrition and diet in the aetiology and prevention of nutrition-related diseases for individuals and populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
- Describe and apply evidence-based food, exercise, and health guides to support health and performance.
Enrolment requirements
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Nil |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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Subject outlines
- January 2025 [Standard - Food, Nutrition and Health]
- September 2024 [Standard - Food, Nutrition and Health]
- January 2024 [Standard - Food, Nutrition and Health]
- September 2023 [Standard - Food, Nutrition and Health]
- January 2023 [Standard - Food, Nutrition and Health]
- September 2022 [Standard - Food, Nutrition and Health]
- January 2022 [Standard - Food, Nutrition and Health]
- September 2021 [Standard - Food, Nutrition and Health]
- January 2021 [Standard - Food, Nutrition and Health]
- September 2020 [Standard - Food, Nutrition and Health]
- January 2020 [Standard - Food, Nutrition and Health]
- September 2019 [Standard - Food, Nutrition and Health]
- January 2019 [Standard - Food, Nutrition and Health]
- September 2018 [Standard - Food, Nutrition and Health]
- January 2018 [Standard - Food, Nutrition and Health]
- September 2017 [Standard - Food, Nutrition and Health]
Subject dates
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January 2024
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023 Semester start: 15/01/2024 Subject start: 15/01/2024 Cancellation 1: 29/01/2024 Cancellation 2: 05/02/2024 Last enrolment: 28/01/2024 Withdraw - Financial: 10/02/2024 Withdraw - Academic: 02/03/2024 Teaching census: 09/02/2024 -
September 2024
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024 Semester start: 09/09/2024 Subject start: 09/09/2024 Cancellation 1: 23/09/2024 Cancellation 2: 30/09/2024 Last enrolment: 22/09/2024 Withdraw - Financial: 05/10/2024 Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024 Teaching census: 04/10/2024 -
January 2025
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 10/11/2024 Semester start: 20/01/2025 Subject start: 20/01/2025 Cancellation 1: 03/02/2025 Cancellation 2: 10/02/2025 Last enrolment: 02/02/2025 Withdraw - Financial: 15/02/2025 Withdraw - Academic: 08/03/2025 Teaching census: 14/02/2025
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 12/11/2023 |
| Semester start: | 15/01/2024 |
| Subject start: | 15/01/2024 |
| Cancellation 1: | 29/01/2024 |
| Cancellation 2: | 05/02/2024 |
| Last enrolment: | 28/01/2024 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 10/02/2024 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 02/03/2024 |
| Teaching census: | 09/02/2024 |
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 14/07/2024 |
| Semester start: | 09/09/2024 |
| Subject start: | 09/09/2024 |
| Cancellation 1: | 23/09/2024 |
| Cancellation 2: | 30/09/2024 |
| Last enrolment: | 22/09/2024 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 05/10/2024 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 26/10/2024 |
| Teaching census: | 04/10/2024 |
| Standard Offering | |
|---|---|
| Enrolment opens: | 10/11/2024 |
| Semester start: | 20/01/2025 |
| Subject start: | 20/01/2025 |
| Cancellation 1: | 03/02/2025 |
| Cancellation 2: | 10/02/2025 |
| Last enrolment: | 02/02/2025 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 15/02/2025 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 08/03/2025 |
| Teaching census: | 14/02/2025 |