Nutrition and Disease G (8256.2)
| Level: | Graduate Level |
|---|---|
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| HECS Bands: | Band 2 2013-2020 (Expires 31 Dec 2020) Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Health |
| Discipline: | Discipline of Nutrition and Dietetics |
Availability
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UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year Teaching Period Convener Mode of Delivery 2021 Semester 2 DR Rati JANI (Ph: +61 2 62012745 ) ON-CAMPUS
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Syllabus
This unit examines the role of nutrition in the aetiology of chronic diseases such as coronary heart disease, hypertension, obesity, cancer, dental caries and osteoporosis. The methodology used to determine the link between diet, nutrition and health will be introduced. Strategies for the dietary prevention of chronic disease will be explored.
This unit is co-taught with unit 8255 Nutrition and Disease.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students will be able to:
1. Explain the relationship between diet and nutrition and specific diseases;
2. Critically assess the quality of evidence linking diet to disease; and
3. Translate knowledge of the relationship between diet and disease into prioritised, evidence-based prevention strategies for specific diseases.
Assessment Items
Contact Hours
Four hours per week.
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
Admission to course 174JA, 770AA, 771AA, 772AA, 773AA or 776AA OR Permission of the Unit Convener
Assumed Knowledge
None.
Incompatible Units
None.