School Of Science And HealthNutrition and Health 1Western Sydney University Unit Code: 300649.2
Discipline: NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Sound understanding of undergraduate Level 1 chemistry and biology.
Equivalent Units
NT201A - Nutrition and Health 2.1
About this Unit
This unit is replaced by 300933 - Nutrition and Health 1 from 2013. This unit presents the basic principles and concepts of human nutrition including nutrient requirements, functions, deficiency symptoms and the effects of excess as well as energy balance and weight control. Macronutrients involved with energy metabolism. In addition, all vitamins and essential minerals are covered. Specific topics include requirements, functions and the effects of excess and deficiency. Energy balance and weight control are also covered.
Specialisations
| SM3021.1 | Nutrition and Physiology | CONTINUING |