NUT1011 Human nutrition: An introduction to nutrients
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUT1011 Human nutrition: An introduction to nutrients is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2023 in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUT1011
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After NUT1011
1 unit list NUT1011 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in an Undergraduate Degree
Prohibition: Must not be enrolled in course code M2001 or unit code NUT1010
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit focuses on basic concepts in human nutrition. It will introduce the concepts of energy balance and body composition and outline the process of digestion. It will describe the role and function of macro and micronutrients essential for human health, their history of discovery, and relevance for the health of populations and individuals.
The dietary recommendations for optimal nutrition for the Australian population will be compared with recommendations in other countries. The unit will include the clinical signs and symptoms of specific nutrient deficiency and excess, as well as nutrient interactions and their significance.
Methods of nutrition assessment will be explored focussing on methods used to assess food intake, data analysis using qualitative and quantitative methods; and comparison of this data to recommended dietary intakes for optimal health.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Clayton | Online |
| First semester | Clayton | Online |
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Mid Semester Exam (Online Quiz)10%
- AssignmentsThreshold hurdle40%
- Exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)Threshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the process of digestion and absorption of macro and micronutrients and discriminate between their respective role(s) in the human body.
- 2
Identify foodsources of particular nutrients, and recognise the clinical signs and symptoms of particular nutrient deficiencies and excesses, and explain the reason for their development.
- 3
Describe basic dietary assessment techniques and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of different methods of assessing food intake when evaluating nutritional status.
- 4
Explain how food composition data is obtained and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this data in diet evaluation.
- 5
State current nutritional recommendations for the general population and apply them to evaluate the adequacy of diets.
- 6
Recognise the effects that nutrients may have on the absorption and utilisation of other nutrients.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Tutorials5 hours
2-3 hours per week of tutorials/workshops for semester 1 and semester 2, and 4 hours per week in SSA. Lectures are asynchronous and can be viewed at any time.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Janeane Dart
- Unit Coordinators
- Stephanie Gaskell
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUT1011?
NUT1011 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after NUT1011?
NUT1011 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including NUT2011.
When is NUT1011 offered?
In 2023, NUT1011 runs in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
Does NUT1011 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.