NUT1030 Nutrition and mental health
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUT1030 Nutrition and mental health is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Summer A at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Summer A
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 24 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before NUT1030
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After NUT1030
No unit lists NUT1030 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in an undergraduate course in Monash University.
Overview
1 in every 8 people worldwide is living with a mental health disorder and the rate is expected to double, despite advances in technology and research. In the recent systematic literature search, evidence has indicated that nutrients potentially could promote and contribute to improvements in mental well-being. This unit will introduce several leading mental health problems and provide insights into how food components can influence mental well-being. You will develop skills to analyse and apply knowledge gathered on the role of nutrition in mental health.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Critical analysis of literature (Part 1 - 600 words, 25% and Part 2 - 20 mins oral presentation,15%)Written40%
- Healthy mind menu plan with critical reflection (Menu creation and reflective essay 1200 words)Written60%
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 fundamentals of mental health and common mental health disorders
- 2
Explain some of the associations between nutrition and mental well-being
- 3
Discuss the dietary approaches that may contribute to improved mental health
- 4
Discuss some of the associations identified between functional foods and mental well-being
- 5
Demonstrate the ability to integrate nutrition evidence into dietary plans to optimise mental health
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials18 hours
- Workshops18 hours
- Lectures36 hours
This unit will be offered in the summer semester for a shorter duration (6 weeks); therefore the workload is adjusted accordingly.
12 hours of directed learning per week, including 6 hours of lectures and 6 hours of tutorials/workshops each week.
12 hours per week of self-directed study.
Total per week = 24 hours
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Snigdha Misra
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Mageswary Sivalingam
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUT1030?
NUT1030 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is NUT1030 offered?
In 2027, NUT1030 runs in Summer A at Malaysia.
How much work is NUT1030?
The handbook expects about 24 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does NUT1030 have an exam?
No. NUT1030 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.