151232

Nutrition and Metabolism

Physiological function and metabolic fate of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins and their involvement in meeting energy needs for maintenance, growth and performance. Nutritional and physiological functions of vitamins, minerals, water and electrolytes in humans. The pharmacological role of specific micronutrients. Physical and biochemical measurements of nutritional status of populations and individuals; including assessment of body composition and dietary intake.

Course code

Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.

151232

Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

200-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

15

Subject

Nutritional Science

Course planning information

Course notes

Attendance at all laboratory classes is compulsory. Students must submit all assessments.

Prerequisite courses

Complete first
122102 and (123101 or 123104)

You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.

Restrictions

Similar content
151344

You cannot enrol in this course if you have passed (or are enrolled in) any of the course(s) above as these courses have similar content or content at a higher level.

General progression requirements

You must complete at least 45 credits from 100-level before enrolling in 200-level courses.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 Describe and discuss the principles of nutrition and recommended dietary intakes, macronutrient metabolism and energy balance.
  • 2 Describe and discuss micronutrient sources, requirements, metabolism and function.
  • 3 Describe and discuss other dietary components such as non-nutrient phytochemicals, alcohol and dietary contaminants.
  • 4 Discuss water and electrolyte homeostasis.
  • 5 Discuss nutritional assessment methodologies and apply these to the evaluation of dietary intake and body composition assessment.
  • 6 Briefly describe the core concepts of the Treaty of Waitangi and their nutritional and health implications.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Written Assignment 1 2 3 4 5 30%
Test 1 2 3 4 5 6 30%
Exam College/GRS-based (not centrally scheduled) 1 2 3 4 5 6 40%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

Textbooks can change. We recommend you wait until at least seven weeks before the semester starts to buy your textbooks.

Compulsory

UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION

Author
WHITNEY E, ROLFES SR, CROWE T, WALSH A
ISBN
9780170457972
Edition
5TH
Publisher
CENGAGE

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