Unit details
HSN201 - Principles of Nutrition
| Offered at: | (B, G, W) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 (X) |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | Trimester 1: A Walsh (B) Trimester 3: A Spence (B) |
| Prerequisite: | HBS109 |
| Incompatible with: | HSN701 |
| Contact hours: | Burwood and Geelong students: 1 x 2 hour lecture per week. Warrnambool students: 1 x 2 hour lecture per week delivered electronically only and 6 x 1 hour tutorials each fortnight delivered electronically only. |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit will provide students with an understanding of human nutrient requirements and how these are met through the digestion, absorption and metabolism of food. Content covers the major macronutrients of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins; nutrient transport and storage; energy use by the human body, and control of energy balance. The importance of micronutrients in normal cell functioning; building bones; allowing enzymes, muscles and nerves to function and water balance and electrolyte regulation will be covered with attention paid to the health consequences of micronutrient deficiencies.
Assessment
Examination (2 hours) 50%, one individual assignment (1200 words) 25%, weekly online multiple-choice questions 25%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1076 | $1076 | $3012 | $3092 |
* 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.
