HSN308 - Food, Nutrition and Society
Unit details
Enrolment modes: | (X) |
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Credit point(s): | 1 |
EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
Unit chair: | A Spence (B) |
Incompatible with: | HSN704 |
Note:Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. |
Content
This unit aims to provide an understanding of the social context of food behaviour and its relevance to nutrition education. Topics covered in the unit are: introduction to the history of food, consideration of the variety of social influences on food behaviours (including beliefs, religion, culture, gender, age, body image, media and marketing, and the food environment); and practical applications for understanding and changing eating behaviours.
Assessment
Assignment 1 (1600 words) 40%, assignment 2 (2000 words) 50%, two online multiple choice tests 5% each
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.