NSCI5515 – Applied Food and Nutrition Science
Module code
NSCI5515
Module title
Applied Food and Nutrition Science
Prescription
The aim of this course is to develop a basic knowledge of food science and nutrition relevant to the health of New Zealand society.
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- LO1 Explain the role of nutrients in the body and dietary sources of nutrients.
LO2 Explain the role of nutrition in health and chronic disease conditions.
LO3 Describe nutritional requirements for different types of physical activity.
LO4 Discuss factors that influence food choice and healthy eating strategies for a range of population sub-groups. - Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this course employs an achievement-based grading scheme. Learners will be advised of all matters relating to summative assessment prior to the start of the course. Aakonga must submit all specified assessment items and obtain at least 50% overall score in order to pass this course.
- Content
- - Definition of nutrients and nutrition
- Types of nutrients: macro- and micro-nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals)
- Physiological roles of nutrients
- Dietary sources of nutrients and recommended intake levels
- Water and alcohol in the diet
- Role of diet in chronic diseases - cardiovascular, cancer, diabetes and obesity
- The role of nutrition in Te whare tapa wha model of health
- Use of food labels in dietary planning
- Dietary assessment and analysis
- Dietary guidelines for different activities (sports and recovery); Energy systems and exercise nutrition
- Dietary guidelines for different age groups
- Nutrition and ethnic groups in New Zealand including Maaori, Pacific and new immigrant populations - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning and teaching activities will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods to align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional specific requirement, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of aakonga.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- All required and recommended resources are advised to aakonga via course outlines.
