dtn401 lifespan nutrition
LIFESPAN NUTRITION
DTN401
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will develop an understanding of nutrition requirements and physiological changes across the lifespan: pre-conception, pregnancy & foetal development, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and ageing as well as special situations including nutrition for sport. Students will also learn about food and nutrition dietary patterns across the different life stages. Students will be able to combine prior nutritional and biosciences knowledge and skills with the new material to gain a more indepth understanding of human nutritional needs, requirements and habits.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEmma Stirling
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in one of: HBFN, HBFNX, HOUA. Students must have passed both DTN201 and DTN301 or equivalent.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects DTN4LPN
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is offered via Open Universities Australia. La Trobe University students who wish to undertake this subject as part of a cross institutional enrolment, may do so with subject coordinator approval.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse and compare & contrast the physiological differences/changes occurring during different stages of the life span.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshops.
02. Analyse and compare & contrast the nutritional requirements of pregnant & lactating women, infants, children, adolescents, adults & older persons.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshops.
03. Analyse and compare & contrast the nutritional issues and habits of particular relevance and particular risk behaviours of each age group.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshops.
04. Synthesize knowledge of physiology, nutritional requirements & issues and behaviours across the lifespan and apply this knowledge to individuals.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshops.
Subject options
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Online, 2017, OUA Study Period 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEmma Stirling
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 36 - 48
Twelve 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekends during the day from week 36 to week 48 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 36 - 48
Twelve 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekends during the day from week 36 to week 48 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1500-word assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| three 45-minute quizzes | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one 500-word formative assessment | 10 | 02, 04 |