NUT1021 · Monash University
Fundamentals of human nutrition
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 1
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
What it covers
This unit presents students with an introduction to the concepts of human nutrition and food science and forms the basis of Theme 1 – Foundation of Medical, Food and Nutritional Sciences. The unit provides you with an introduction to the history of nutrition, issues around food sources, as well as addressing the physiological function of digestion. The unit also examines the role of macronutrients and micronutrients in human health, as well as addressing issues surrounding bioavailability and toxicity levels of certain nutrients.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Annotated Bibliography + Written Report (2700 words, group) | Written | 40% |
| Oral presentation (15min oral presentation) | Presentation | 20% |
| Exam (1 hour and 30 mins + 10 mins reading time) | Examination | 40% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On-campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On-campus |