Advanced Nutrition Sciences (NUTR3201)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
School
Human Movement Studies School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
2 Practical or Laboratory hours
Incompatible
NUTR2201
Prerequisite
BIOC2000 + physiology at year 2 level (either PHYL2730 or BIOM2011) + NUTR2101
Companion
BIOC3006
Assessment methods
Paper: 18%, Quizzes: 15%, Tutorial Worksheets: 15%, Final exam: 52% (must pass exam to pass course)
Course enquiries
Doctor Nathan Cook ()
Dr Nathan Cook
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course builds on prior study in nutrition science, and the understanding of human physiology and biochemistry principles. It examines the requirements and metabolism of nutrients throughout the life-cycle, the scientific basis for nutrition reference standards and guidelines, the strengths and limitations of nutrition research methodology, eating disorders, and the nutritional outcomes of food processing. Furthermore, it explores the emerging concepts of nutritional genomics, with the gene-nutrient interaction at the basis of pathophysiology and potential therapy-targets in lifestyle and ageing-related chronic disease. Finally, it explores the scientific evidence and rationale behind dietary patterns, including fad diets, functional foods and nutraceuticals, and weight-loss aids. The course aims at developing knowledge and scientific critical thinking in contemporary nutrition topics and emerging issues.
