| Short Description: | Nutrition and Health |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences |
| School or Department : | School of Sciences |
| Student contribution band : | Band 2 |
| ASCED code : | 069901 - Nutrition and Dietetics |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Other requisites
Recommended: BIO1810 and CHE2810
Synopsis
This course examines the foods that are essential for the body to survive and grow from fetal life to old age. These essential components include both macronutrients such as carbohydrates, fats and proteins and micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals. In addition, this course will examine the concept of functional foods, that is how foods can be used to prevent or reverse disease, in addition to providing nutrition.
Course offers
| Semester | Mode | Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2, 2020 | On-campus | Toowoomba |
| Semester 2, 2020 | Online |