Human Nutrition 1

About this subject

• What you'll learn

  By the end of this 12-week subject, you'll be able to:

  1. Describe and differentiate the complex nature of human digestion with specific reference to macronutrients.
  2. Identify and discuss the structure of the macronutrients and their biological role in human metabolism and health. 
  3. Recall recommended dietary intakes and sources of the various macronutrients according to public health guidelines.
  4. Identify and describe contributing factors that may lead to states of excess, insufficiency or deficiency of macronutrients.
  5. Recognise signs and symptoms associated with states of excess, insufficiency or deficiency of macronutrients. 

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• About Torrens University Australia

Entry requirements

Part of a degree

To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

• TUA-NUT-DIP-2026 - Diploma of Nutrition
• TUA-HSC-CTF-2026 - Undergraduate Certificate of Health Science (Pathway)

Elective

• TUA-HSM-DIP-2026 - Diploma of Health Science

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL

This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.