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School Of Science And Health

Human NutritionWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300228.2

Discipline: NUTRITION AND DIETETICS

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 2

Credit Points: 10

Assumed Knowledge
Biology 1 and 2 or equivalents, General Biochemistry or equivalent.

About this Unit
This unit covers basic principles of human nutrition, including the function of nutrients in prevention and treatment of disease. The unit also covers anti-nutritional factors in foods, functional foods, non-nutrient compounds and their interaction with nutrients, effects of processing on nutrients, nutrient fortification, nutrient labelling of food, and methods for dietary assessment of individuals.