dtn4lpn lifespan nutrition
LIFESPAN NUTRITION
DTN4LPN
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-ordinatorHannah Mayr
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in HMDP- Master of Dietetics Practice OR must be admitted in one of: HZHSDP- Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Dietetic Practice or HZNDP - Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Dietetic Practice AND must pass 240 credit points. OR must be admitted in HBHN - Bachelor of Human Nutrition AND must pass DTN2PNU and (DTN3NDS or HBS2PTB). OR must be admitted in HBHNHK - Bachelor of Human Nutrition (Hong Kong). All other students require subject coordinator approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects DTN401
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students must be enrolled in course codes: HBHN, HZHSDP or HMDP or obtain approval from subject coordinator.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Food & Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle | Prescribed | Croxford, S. et al. (2015) | Allen & Unwin |
| Readings | Nutrition through the Life Cycle | Recommended | Brown, J.E. et al. (2011) | WADSWORTH Cengage Learning |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse, and compare and contrast the physiological differences/changes occurring during different stages of the life span.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, practical classes and workshops
02. Analyse and compare & contrast the nutritional requirements of pregnant & lactating women, infants, children, adolescents, adults & older persons.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, practical classes and workshops
03. Analyse and compare and contrast the nutritional issues and habits of particular relevance and particular risk behaviours of each age group.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, practical classes and workshops
04. Synthesize knowledge of physiology, nutritional requirements & issues & behaviours across the lifespan & apply this knowledge to individuals.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, practical classes and workshops
Subject options
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Hong Kong, 2017, Week 45-51, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEmma Stirling
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 45 - 51
One 18.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 45 - 51
One 8.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 45 - 51
One 9.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45 - 51
One 4.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 51 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1500-word assignment | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one 2-hour written examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one 300-word formative assessment | 15 | 02 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size120
Enrolment information Quota due to limited room capacity. Merit based quota. Priority is given to students enrolled in HMDP, HZHSDP, HZNDP, HBHN or HBHNHK for whom DTN4LPN is core, then to other students until the quota is reached.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHannah Mayr
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will complete six 2-hour laboratory class per semester (12 hours total) and six 2-hour workshops per semester (12 hours total)."
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1500-word assignment | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one 2-hour written examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one 300-word formative assessment | 15 | 02 |