Nutrition and Food Science

Course aim

This course aims to provide students with an in depth knowledge of the roles, metabolic functions and requirements of the macro and micronutrients through the human life cycle, the nutrient content of foods and factors influencing nutrient content.

Course content

This course will cover the physiology and biochemistry of protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals. Electrolyte, water and acid base balance and factors influencing these. The nutritional requirements for each stage of the life cycle and the biochemical and physiological impact of deficiencies and excessive intakes of selected nutrients will be discussed. The nutrient content of foods and the factors influencing nutrient content and their bioavailability such as chemical environment, food preparation methods and the storage of food. Students will be introduced to basic non clinical nutritional assessment techniques including anthropometrics.

Textbook(s)

Stewart, Rowan 2012, Griffith Handbook of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, 4th edition, Griffith University, Southport, Queensland

Mahan L Kathleen, Escott-Stump Sylvia, Raymond Janice L 2011, Krause's Food and the Nutrition Care Process, 13th edition, Elsevier - Health Science Division, US

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Portfolio, Written report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.