Human Nutrition
Our Staff
The Human Nutrition group is a team of highly qualified staff with specialist interests ranging from public health nutrition and nutrition through the lifecycle to cellular mechanisms and nutrient metabolism.
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Undergraduate Study in Human Nutrition
Nutrition is the science behind providing the body with the right nutrients in the optimum quantities and the right quantities to optimise performance, avoid disease and enjoy a long life. Nutrition is being seen as increasingly relevant in today’s society. Study of biological, social and environmental aspects of nutrition equips graduates for careers that enable them to make a difference in their community and country.
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Postgraduate Study in Human Nutrition
Postgraduate study in Human Nutrition offers students the chance to explore in depth the importance of nutrition for optimal health and disease prevention. Study options include extramural and block course study modes.
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Research in Human Nutrition
We undertake research across a broad range of areas including human intervention studies, observational studies, and using cell and tissue models for determining mechanisms of nutrient absorption. Postgraduate students often undertake nutrition research in their workplace.
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Human Nutrition Facilities
The Human Nutrition and Human Physiology groups have a range of facilities for study and research purposes including the only two Bod Pods in New Zealand and DXA (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) equipment for measuring bone density and body composition.
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