School Of Science And HealthNaturopathic Nutrition 1Western Sydney University Unit Code: 400497.2
Discipline: NATUROPATHY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Prerequisite
400130 Human Medical Sciences 1 AND 400493 Biochemistry for Naturopathy
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
To undertake this unit, students must comply with the following special requirements:
Completion of a Prohibited Persons Declaration;
Criminal Record Check Clearance;
Students must possess a current, Workcover Authority approved First Aid Certificate;
About this Unit
Nutrition 1 is the first unit in a series of three units designed to provide a professional education in nutrition. The student will learn the Naturopathic approach to the understanding of nutrition generally and foods in particular. This first unit provide the student with the knowledge of the major components (the macronutrients) of foods and how to utilise these in the promotion of health. The knowledge obtained through this unit will provide a base for students continuing onto the more clinical aspects of Nutrition 2 and 3.