NSCI5529 – Introduction to Nutrition
Module code
NSCI5529
Module title
Introduction to Nutrition
Prescription
The aim of this course is to gain knowledge of nutrition as it relates to health, diverse population groups, and physical activity.
Programmes
- NZ2552
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Content
- - Introduction to nutrition and the current nutrition environment - Healthy eating guidelines - Food sources of nutrients - Energy systems and exercise nutrition - Macronutrients: Carbohydrates, fats and protein - Micronutrients: Vitamins and minerals - Phytochemicals and health - Water and alcohol - Dietary assessment - Nutrition for diverse populations - Energy systems and exercise nutrition
- Learning Outcomes
- LO1: Examine recommended practices for healthy eating and effective menu planning to achieve sustainable individual, family/whaanau and community health. LO2: Describe the nutrient requirements for healthy individuals and cultural groups at different life stages LO3: Apply knowledge of nutritional requirements and dietary assessment
- 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.
- Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this course supports both achievement and competency-based assessment. Competency-based course completion: Akonga must successfully complete all specified assessment items in order to pass this course. Achievement based course completion: Akonga must submit all specified assessment items, achieve all learning outcomes, and obtain at least 50% overall in order to pass this course.
