Overview

We all eat! How are we nourishing our body? What is the relationship between diet and good nutrition? This course will allow us to explore different foods and find out what nutrients are present; how are they digested and absorbed? How do they function in the body and where are … For more content click the Read More button below. In addition you will have practical exercises learning how to measure the nutritional status of people using anthropometric and dietary intake techniques. How much of the nutrients we need through our diet everyday? You will also learn about the importance of nutrients and requirements throughout the life cycle. This is a core course under the Bachelors programs in Food Science and Technology/Food Science and Nutrition (4 year programs) and Food Science (3 years duration). A thorough understanding of biochemistry particularly the metabolism of energy, protein, fat and carbohydrates is essential.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: BIOC2181 or BIOC2101

Delivery

Multimodal - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Course Outline

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Fees

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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