Nutrition in the Lifespan (NUTR2003)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2017
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Public Health School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Incompatible
LF224
Assessment methods
Tutorial Exercise 10%, Journal 20%, Group Oral Presentation 30%, End of Semester Exam 40%
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | Herston | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
This course provides an understanding of the significance of nutrition across the lifespan, using a public health perspective. This course reviews the nutritional and dietary requirements of humans for different periods of their lifespan and for specific physiological states. It covers requirements for good health and normal development, and for some specific diseases. The course will also provide the student with an insight into the major nutrition issues at each stage of life and the effects of psychosocial and cultural factors on nutritional health.
