UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

NUT1028 Nutrition throughout lifecycle

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

NUT1028 Nutrition throughout lifecycle is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs NUT1021 and unlocks 4 units, leading on to 10 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2024
Semester 1, Semester 2
Malaysia
Assessment
Exam 40%
and 7 other tasks
Workload
12 hours
per semester

This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Enrolment rules

Must be enrolled in Bachelor of Human Nutrition

Overview

This unit addresses Theme 2 - Nutrition and Health, but reflects Theme 1- Foundation in Medical, Food and Nutritional Sciences and introduces students to Theme 3 – Nutrition Professional and Skills Development.  This is one of the core nutrition unit which encompasses nutritional and health requirements and concerns across the life cycle including pregnancy and lactation, infants, children adolescents and older adults. The unit builds on basic knowledge and skills obtained from first year units including fundamental units in nutrition, biomedical sciences and psychology... Off-campus field visits to specific communities and subsequent discussions will further enhance the teaching and learning experience in the context of the real world.

Offerings in 2024

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterMalaysiaOn campus
Second semesterMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • Written essay (2,500 words)
    40%
  • Reflective essay (1,200 words)
    20%
  • Field work experiential work book (2,500 words)Threshold hurdle
    40%
  • Field visitsCompetency hurdle
    -
  • Oral presentation (25 mins)
    30%
  • Poster (1,200 word maximum + 5 mins maximum recorded video presentation)
    30%
  • Final examination (2 hours + 10 mins reading time)
    40%
  • Field visits (8 hours x 2 visits) (Pass/Fail)Competency hurdle
    -

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Discuss the growth and development at the different stages of the human lifecycle.

  2. 2

    Discuss the nutritional requirements and physical activity levels across the life cycle.

  3. 3

    Identify the factors that determine nutritional needs and the utilization of foods throughout the life cycle.

  4. 4

    Explain the major nutrition concerns in each stage of the life cycle.

  5. 5

    Apply evidence-based dietary recommendations and guidelines to promote optimal nutrition and health outcomes across the life span.

  6. 6

    Practice professionalism competency by applying nutrition knowledge across the lifespan.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops15 hours
  • Tutorials12 hours
  • Applied sessions16 hours
  • Lectures24 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

6 hours of teacher directed study per week including

2 hours of lectures/week, 2 hours of tutorials fortnight, 3 hours of workshop/5 sessions and 2 x 8-hours of field visits.

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 Ramlah Mohamad Ibrahim
Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Snigdha Misra

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for NUT1028?

You need NUT1021 before you enrol; and NUT1029 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.

What can I take after NUT1028?

NUT1028 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including NUT1029, NUT2023, NUT2024 and NUT2026. Those lead on to 10 units in all.

When is NUT1028 offered?

In 2024, NUT1028 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.

How much work is NUT1028?

The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does NUT1028 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 7 other tasks.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences Malaysia
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
2021202220232024202520262027