NUT1030 · Monash University
Nutrition and mental health
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 1
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
What it covers
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.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Critical analysis of literature (Part 1 - 600 words, 25% and Part 2 - 20 mins oral presentation,15%) | Written | 40% |
| Healthy mind menu plan with critical reflection (Menu creation and reflective essay 1200 words) | Written | 60% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Malaysia | On-campus |