Nutrition Science (NUTR2101)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
School
Human Movement & Nutrition Sci
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Workshop 2 Hours/ Week
2W
Prerequisite
(CHEM1090 or CHEM1100) + (CHEM1200 or CHEM1221)
Assessment methods
In-Semester Exam
End of Semester Exam
Course enquiries
Doctor Nathan Cook ()
Dr Nathan Cook
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
This course provides an in-depth understanding of nutrition science: what the human body requires in terms of food constituents to maintain day to day homeostasis and overall health. Topics covered include: digestion and absorption principles; energy metabolism pathways; macronutrients and micronutrients absorption, metabolism, and the mechanisms of action of their functions in health; assessment, signs, symptoms and possible reasons of nutrient deficiencies; where macro and micronutrients are found in foods. The course also provides an understanding of how nutrient targets are determined, and how nutrition science is translated into dietary guidelines for healthy eating. The course equips students with the tools to discern objectively between evidence-based nutrition information and often unfounded commercially-motivated nutrition claims.