NTR30001 · Swinburne University of Technology
Nutrition and Disease Prevention
- Credit points
- 12.5
- Level
- 3
- Workload
- ≈ 13 h / week
- Faculty
- Health
What it covers
This unit applies the relationships between nutrition and health and disease and the relevant scientific evidence. Students will explore key diseases in which nutritional factors have a role in the prevention or progression of common health conditions such as: cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes mellitus, weight gain, arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual | 35% |
| Online Quizzes | Individual | 40% |
| Presentation | Individual | 25% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hawthorn | On campus |