Monitoring Food and Nutrition Intake (NUTR30002)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The subject will introduce students to the concepts of human food history, the food supply system food composition and processing, contemporary food supply and intake, nutrition assessment and monitoring at the individual and population level, nutritional standards of reference, dietary advice and food guidance systems and food law. Particular attention is given to methods of measuring food and nutrient intake and applying scientific reasoning and problem solving in evaluating results against established nutrient intake guidelines.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of the subject students will be able to:
- Define the importance of changes in human food intake patterns and health consequences;
- Outline the principles of nutritional references standards and their application;
- Describe the characteristics of and correct use of food composition databases;
- Summarise the history, composition and uses of the Australian Dietary Guidelines;
- Outline the strengths and weaknesses of various dietary assessment techniques and methods for the nutritional monitoring and surveillance of individuals and populations;
- Describe the basics of food law in Australia as contained in the Food Standards Code;
- Interpret and manipulate scientific data from national food and nutrition intake surveys using scientific reasoning and problem solving.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed their:
- Critical and analytical research skills
- Ability to research data systemically and integrate knowledge from these sources
- Communication skills, through written and tutorial engagement
- Apply theoretical knowledge to explain theories
- Time management
Last updated: 21 January 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOOD20003 | Intro to Food Science & Human Nutrition | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| NUTR20001 | Food Nutrition and Health | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
FOOD20008 / Food Nutrition and Health (replaced by NUTR20001 from 2019 onwards)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Completion of 25 points from the following subjects is recommended:
AGRI20003 Sustainable Food Systems
FOOD20006 Food Microbiology and Safety
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 21 January 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Four‐day weighed food record
| Week 4 | N/A |
Dietary analysis of a 4 day weighed food record
| Week 5 | 10% |
Mid-Semester Test - Multiple Choice Test
| Mid semester | 20% |
Written assignment
| Week 8 | 20% |
Examination (Multiple Choice Questions plus short answer questions)
| During the examination period | 50% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 80% of tutorials. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. | N/A |
Additional details
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10 marks per working day.
Last updated: 21 January 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Anita Lawrence Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours of lectures/tutorials Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 21 January 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 21 January 2025