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Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 29 Aug 2022
Australia's largest dual-sector institute, offering both TAFE and higher education, RMIT University proudly delivers work-related education and practical research relevant to current business and community needs. More than 60,000 students study with RMIT, and many of their degrees are available through Open Universities Australia.
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14
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23
Subject details
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- Overview of nutrition
- Planning a healthy diet
- Food sources of nutrients
- Digestion
- Energy balance & body composition
- Weight control
- Macronutrients - carbohydrates, proteins & lipids
- Macronutrients - carbohydrates, proteins & lipids (cont)
- Energy metabolism of carbohydrates proteins & lipids
- Energy metabolism of carbohydrates proteins & lipids (cont)
- Micronutrients - vitamins & minerals
- Micronutrients - vitamins & minerals (cont)
No eligibility requirements
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This subject provides students with an introduction to and an overview of nutritional issues related to general health and the food supply. Various aspects of food composition and cultural cuisine will be examined and related to the process of food choices and the subsequent effect these choices have on community health issues. The macro- and micro-nutrient content of the core food groups will be discussed and the rationale investigated for diet planning principles, food labelling regulations and the setting of national dietary guidelines and recommended dietary intakes (RDIs). The biochemical principles of carbohydrate, protein and lipid structure, digestion, absorption and metabolism for energy in the body will be outlined and related to the intake and function of the micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals.
- Asssignment - Nutrition Labelling (10%)
- Assignment - Nutrition Information (10%)
- Assignment - Energy Balance and Dietary Intake (20%)
- Online Quizzes (5 x 4% each) (20%)
- Final Exam (40%)
Current study term: 29 Aug 21 to 28 Nov 21
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Next study term: 28 Aug 22 to 27 Nov 22
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