NUT2023 Nutrition and chronic diseases
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUT2023 Nutrition and chronic diseases is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs NUT1028.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 30%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUT2023
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
- NUT2021Assessment of nutritional status
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After NUT2023
No unit lists NUT2023 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in Bachelor of Human Nutrition
Overview
This unit draws its strength from Theme 2 – Nutrition and Health and integrates with Theme 3 – Nutrition Professional and Skills Development. This unit will explore the associations between nutrition and chronic diseases (communicable and non-communicable diseases) in an individual, community or population. In this unit, students will be exposed to the roles of macro- and micro-nutrients, nutraceuticals, foods, and dietary patterns in primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of chronic diseases. Students will study the epidemiology, aetiology and prevention of major nutrition-related diseases. The rationale for modifying and evaluating patients’ dietary intake according to specific disease states will be explored. This unit continues to emphasize on the role of genetic susceptibility in nutrition science. Interpretation of nutritional status assessment and its integration with scientific evidence will be also discussed.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Evidence-based resources (2,500 words)40%
- Reflective essay (1,800 words)30%
- Open book exam in eAssessment platform (2 hours, 10 mins reading time)Threshold hurdle30%
- Clinical field visit and attachment (8 visits x 8 hours each)Competency hurdle-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the interaction between environmental factors and the development of nutrition-related chronic diseases.
- 2
Describe the role, benefit and limitations of diet and lifestyle in aetiology, prevention and management of chronic diseases.
- 3
Discuss the functional role of macro- and micro-nutrients, and nutraceuticals in disease management and prevention.
- 4
Apply epidemiology, medical and nutritional principles in the nutritional assessment and management of chronic lifestyle related diseases.
- 5
Use evidence-based approach in recommending dietary changes.
- 6
Discuss the emerging trends in diet related disease risk and treatment.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
An average of 8 hours of guided study per week, including 4 hours of lectures or tutorials, four 2-hour case studies and eight 8-hour field visits/clinical attachment.
4 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.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUT2023?
You need NUT1028 before you enrol; and NUT2021 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is NUT2023 offered?
In 2022, NUT2023 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is NUT2023?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does NUT2023 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 30% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.