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<p>This unit builds on the knowledge gained in Introduction to Nutrition with the key aim being to present students with the nutritional and dietary requirements of humans for good health and normal development throughout the different stages of life. It will also examine the special needs of some groups eg. pregnant or lactating women or athletes. This unit will address how lifestyle differences can influence variability in nutrition, and the consequences of inappropriate dietary intake.</p>
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<p>•Nutritional requirements throughout the stages of life, eg infants, children, adolescents, adults (males and females) and the elderly.<br>
•Special nutritional needs e.g. during pregnancy and lactation, sports nutrition, parenteral feeding.<br>
•The physiological consequences of poor nutrition throughout the life span.<br>
•The relationship between eating habits and nutritional deficiencies.</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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<p>This unit builds on the knowledge gained in Introduction to Nutrition with the key aim being to present students with the nutritional and dietary requirements of humans for good health and normal development throughout the different stages of life. It will also examine the special needs of some groups eg. pregnant or lactating women or athletes. This unit will address how lifestyle differences can influence variability in nutrition, and the consequences of inappropriate dietary intake.</p>
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<p>•Nutritional requirements throughout the stages of life, eg infants, children, adolescents, adults (males and females) and the elderly.<br> •Special nutritional needs e.g. during pregnancy and lactation, sports nutrition, parenteral feeding.<br> •The physiological consequences of poor nutrition throughout the life span.<br> •The relationship between eating habits and nutritional deficiencies.</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>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 2</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 4</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/scbch3001">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCBCH1001" target="_blank">SCBCH1001</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
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>Compare and contrast nutritional requirements and physiological changes across all stages of life.</p>
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<p>Critically evaluate causes and prevalence of nutritional disorders and deficiencies throughout the lifespan.</p>
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<p>Assess and interpret dietary intake data against current nutrient recommendations.</p>
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<p>Design and justify evidence-based nutrition plans for individuals, considering special population needs and life stages.</p>
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<p>Locate, analyse, and communicate credible nutrition information effectively to professional and public audiences.</p>
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<p>Critically analyse and apply research and emerging trends in nutrition to real-world contexts and decision making.</p>
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<p>Create a blog post critically evaluating AI-generated content on a nutrition issue and present findings in a recorded presentation.</p>
<p>Blog Post (written) + Presentation (video)</p>
<p>20–30% </p>
2, 3, 5, 6
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<p>Critically analyse a journal or popular press article about a nutrition issue; develop a clear, evidence-based essay.</p>
<p>Critical Essay</p>
<p>20–30%</p>
2, 5, 6
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<p>Simulated professional nutrition consultation with a patient; provide real-time recommendations based on life-stage and condition.</p>
<p>Oral Assessment</p>
<p>40-60% </p>
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>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 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</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 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</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>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 2</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 4</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/scbch3001">View unit fees</a>
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