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 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs NUT1021 and unlocks 4 units, leading on to 8 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUT1028
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After NUT1028
4 units list NUT1028 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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 you 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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Oral presentation (25 mins)Presentation30%
- Poster (1,200 word maximum + 5 mins maximum recorded video presentation)Artefact30%
- Final examination (2 hours + 10 mins reading time)Examination40%
- Field visits (8 hours x 2 visits) Pass/FailWork integratedCompetency hurdle-
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Discuss the growth and development at the different stages of the human lifecycle.
- 2
Discuss the nutritional requirements and physical activity levels across the life cycle.
- 3
Identify the factors that determine nutritional needs and the utilization of foods throughout the life cycle.
- 4
Explain the major nutrition concerns in each stage of the life cycle.
- 5
Apply evidence-based dietary recommendations and guidelines to promote optimal nutrition and health outcomes across the life span.
- 6
Practice professionalism competency by applying nutrition knowledge across the lifespan.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions16 hours
- Tutorials12 hours
- Workshops15 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
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Snigdha Misra
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Ramlah Mohamad Ibrahim
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 8 units in all.
When is NUT1028 offered?
In 2026, 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 3 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