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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit examines the nutrient needs of individuals for each of the major stages of the life cycle. Through a practical application of the recommended dietary intakes, diets are planned for each stage and the particular nutritional problems common to each stage, are explored. Students build competence and knowledge of how contemporary lifestyle impacts nutrition-related diseases and plan, collect, present, analyse and interpret nutrition data using FoodWorks dietary software. Content includes the principles and types of interventions to address sociocultural and behavioural factors influencing individual and population group food choices.
Students must have passed NUT1121
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour lab | Not Offered | 13 x 2 hour lab |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
The unit presentation includes lectures, eLearning activities, audio-visual and multimedia activities which involve case studies, group-based food preparation and recipe modification activities, culturally appropriate menu design and analysis, and discussion groups about emerging nutrition issues.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Lifestyle, cultural and ethical aspects of life course nutrition | 10% |
| Case Study | Dietary assessment of community client | 50% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit examines the nutrient needs of individuals for each of the major stages of the life cycle. Through a practical application of the recommended dietary intakes, diets are planned for each stage and the particular nutritional problems common to each stage, are explored. Students build competence and knowledge of how contemporary lifestyle impacts nutrition-related diseases and plan, collect, present, analyse and interpret nutrition data using FoodWorks dietary software. Content includes the principles and types of interventions to address sociocultural and behavioural factors influencing individual and population group food choices.
Students must have passed NUT1121
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour lab | Not Offered | 13 x 2 hour lab |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
The unit presentation includes lectures, eLearning activities, audio-visual and multimedia activities which involve case studies, group-based food preparation and recipe modification activities, culturally appropriate menu design and analysis, and discussion groups about emerging nutrition issues.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Lifestyle, cultural and ethical aspects of life course nutrition | 10% |
| Case Study | Dietary assessment of community client | 50% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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