Undergraduate RMI-SCN200-2023

Nutrition Principles

Carve out the principles of nutrition. Unwrap health issues related to food types and supply. Describe how energy is absorbed and metabolised. Study how culture and food composition influences food choices. Investigate food labelling regulations.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Prior study

Not required

Start dates

28 Aug 2023

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to develop an appreciation of:

The distinction between macro and micronutrients
The relative energy contribution to the body from dietary fat, carbohydrate and protein
The food sources of specific nutrients
The structure and function of the digestive tract and process of cellular energy metabolism
The function of the TCA cycle and energy transport chain
The role of micronutrients in controlling energy metabolism in the body
Diet planning principles, weight control and the impact of fad diets
Write coherent and concise scientific reports
Research nutritional information on the internet.

Develop skills in:

Assessing the validity of media nutritional information
Assessing the accuracy of scientific studies in nutrition
Reading and understanding food labels and nutrition claims
Measuring anthropometric data
Determining energy expenditure and nutrient intake of individuals.

Topics covered

- 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)

Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

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.

Assessments

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%)

Textbooks

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