HSN302 - Population Nutrition

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:(Online)
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value: 0.125
Unit chair:

A Spence (B)

Prerequisite:HSN202
Incompatible with:

HSN705

Contact hours:

This unit is offered in the wholly online teaching mode through CloudDeakin only; there will be no face to face teaching.

Note:

Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

This unit deals with the application of nutrition and behavioural approaches to the prevention and amelioration of population health problems. Topics include: key concepts, goals and initiatives in public health nutrition, nutritional deficiencies and over consumption; food insecurity and disadvantaged populations; and food sustainability.

Assessment

Individual assignment (2000 words) 50%, five online multiple choice/short answer tests 3% each, examination (1.5 hours) 35%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$1045$1045$2910$2987

* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.