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 536-306 Physiology-Principles of Nutrition

Note

This course will not be offered after 2000.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

2

Coordinator

Dr Jan Pritchard

Corequisites

536-301. 521-305 is strongly advised for all students.

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

24 lectures, 24 hours (8x3) practical work and computer workshops

Subject Description

Integrated functions of olfaction and taste, the energy nutrients, vitamins and minerals, control of nutrient absorption, energy balance and imbalance, lifecycle nutritional needs, food composition, food safety, undernutrition and malnutrition, Practical work/computer workshops/assignments will cover methods of assessment of nutritional adequacy, analysis of body composition, personal nutrient analysis and a community nutrition survey.

Assessment

A 2 hour examination, 8 x 300 word laboratory/workshop reports, and one 1500 word assignment based on a community survey.



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