NUT1024 Nutrition, health and behaviour
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUT1024 Nutrition, health and behaviour is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUT1024
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After NUT1024
2 units list NUT1024 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in course code M2016
Overview
This unit is a part of Theme 2 - Nutrition and Health which introduces the behavioural aspects to nutrition and health.
While food is fundamental to life, nutrition is very much affected by perceptions. This unit highlights the study of nutrition from anthropological (biological and cultural) approach. You will be introduced to aspects of evolutionary behaviours related to food and nutrition and the social context within which these behaviours operate. The unit will also examine the psychological influences in health and illnesses especially theoretical models that describe how beliefs and behaviours influence health. Additionally, you will learn about dietary and physical activity related behaviour change approaches.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Essay (1,800 word limit)Written30%
- Written report (3,000 word limit)Written40%
- Group poster presentation (1,200 words)ArtefactCompetency hurdle30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe theoretical models that affect behaviours and health.
- 2
Explain historical, evolutionary, and biological basis of human nutrition.
- 3
Investigate the foods, food ingredients and historical influences on eating patterns found in Malaysia and other parts of the world.
- 4
Identify social and cultural influences on health behaviour, beliefs, and choices of a diverse population such as Malaysia.
- 5
Analyse diets, food perceptions and environmental biases of different segment of population.
- 6
Develop the ability to prepare and make scientific presentations and writing in the context of food and culture.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops12 hours
- Applied sessions20 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Tutorials12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
6 hours of teacher directed study per week, including 2 hours of lectures, 2 hours of workshops (fortnightly), 2 hours of tutorials (fortnightly) and 4 hours of applied sessions on 5 occasions over the 12-week.
6 hours per week of self-directed study.
Total per week = 12 hours
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Tan Seok Shin
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Snigdha Misra
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUT1024?
NUT1024 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after NUT1024?
NUT1024 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including NUT2029 and NUT2030.
When is NUT1024 offered?
In 2025, NUT1024 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is NUT1024?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does NUT1024 have an exam?
No. NUT1024 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.