Unit details
HSN743 - Nutrition for Healthy Ageing
| Offered at: | (X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 3 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | C Nowson |
| Corequisite: | HSN701 or HSN201 |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit will provide students with an overview of issues associated with ageing and the critical role of appropriate nutrition in facilitating good health, preventing illness and enhancing quality of life in older Australians. It will explore the concepts underlying the physiological and psychosocial aspects that impact on nutritional requirements and the nutritional status of older people. Students will develop an understanding of barriers and facilitators of achieving optimal nutritional status in older people and the potential of nutritional strategies to improve quality of life and reduce the impact of chronic disease.
Assessment
Ten online quizzes with multiple-choice questions 20%, two written assignments (2000 words each) (2 x 40%) 80%. In order to pass the unit students must attempt at least 8 out of 10 quizzes and achieve an overall average mark for all quizzes attempted of at least 50%. A mark of at least 45% in one assignment is also required.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1076 | $1076 | $2982 | $3107 |
* 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.
