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<p>In this unit students will learn about food, nutrition and health. Initially there is a focus on the function of both macronutrients and micronutrients. Food and nutrient recommendations for health and how we measure food intakes, along with dietary guidelines will be covered. Factors that influence food choice will also be highlighted.</p>
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<p>•Macronutrients and micronutrients: types; sources; function<br>
•Nutritional requirements: what are they; how are they determined<br>
•Dietary guidelines and sources of dietary advice<br>
•Energy balance versus nutrient balance<br>
•Assessing nutritional status<br>
•Nutritional disorders and/or deficiencies<br>
•Factors that influence food choice</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>In this unit students will learn about food, nutrition and health. Initially there is a focus on the function of both macronutrients and micronutrients. Food and nutrient recommendations for health and how we measure food intakes, along with dietary guidelines will be covered. Factors that influence food choice will also be highlighted.</p>
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<p>•Macronutrients and micronutrients: types; sources; function<br> •Nutritional requirements: what are they; how are they determined<br> •Dietary guidelines and sources of dietary advice<br> •Energy balance versus nutrient balance<br> •Assessing nutritional status<br> •Nutritional disorders and/or deficiencies<br> •Factors that influence food choice</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
069901 - Nutrition and Dietetics
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 1</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 3</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scbch1001">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed 1 of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=EDHPE4001" target="_blank">EDHPE4001</a>" / "HEALT2004"</p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Describe the sources and functions of key nutrients and explain their role in human health and energy balance.</p>
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<p>Interpret and analyse dietary intake data to evaluate nutritional adequacy for individuals.</p>
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<p>Apply scientific reasoning to assess the impact of diet and lifestyle factors on chronic disease risk and prevention.</p>
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<p>Locate, critically evaluate, and synthesise information from scientific and credible sources to support evidence-based nutrition decisions.</p>
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<p>Communicate nutrition-related information effectively using appropriate scientific language and formats, including written, digital and oral.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Case study: Evaluation of a diet</p>
<p>Case Study Report</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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<p>Topical Issues in Nutrition</p>
<p>Quizzes</p>
<p>10-30%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4
3
<p>Demonstrate and apply knowledge from unit content in response to questions</p>
<p>Test/s</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
1, 3, 4, 5
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor,2 - Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor,2 - Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
069901 - Nutrition and Dietetics
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 1</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 3</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scbch1001">View unit fees</a>
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