Fundamentals of human nutrition

NUT1021

Synopsis

This unit presents students with an introduction to the concepts of human nutrition and food science and forms the basis of Theme 1 – Foundation of Medical, Food and Nutritional Sciences.

The unit provides you with an introduction to the history of nutrition, issues around food sources, as well as addressing the physiological function of digestion.

The unit also examines the role of macronutrients and micronutrients in human health, as well as addressing issues surrounding bioavailability and toxicity levels of certain nutrients.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points: 6
Level: 1
Audience: Undergraduate
Type: Coursework
School: Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Faculty: Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences Malaysia
Handbook year: 2026

Prerequisites

No prereqs in the handbook graph.

What it unlocks (5)

Nutritional epidemiologyNUT1026
Nutrition throughout lifecycleNUT1028
Food preparation, safety and serviceNUT2022
Nutrition education and counsellingNUT2029
Communication in clinical nutritionNUT2030

Offerings (2)

First semesterMalaysia · ON-CAMPUS
Second semesterMalaysia · ON-CAMPUS