Diet & Disease

Unit code:HHN2402Study level:Undergraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

Footscray Park
Online Real Time

Prerequisites

RBM1528 - Human Physiology 2 and HHN2001- Family Health and Nutrition Through the Lifespan (applicable for HBNT, HCND students ONLY) OR HHN2001 - Family Health and Nutrition Through the Lifespan (applicable to students taking the minors HMIATN and HMIHNU) OR HBM2103 - Digestion, Nutrition and Metabolism (applicable to students taking HNIHNU and HMIIPH)
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit will cover the aetiology and prevention of chronic diseases affecting the health of populations in developed nations. During this unit, students will have the opportunity to learn about human nutrition and its relationship to health and disease, particularly metabolic syndrome. Students will be able to summarise the key issues and role of nutrition in the prevention of non-communicable diseases. The topics include, but are not limited to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, respiratory disease and mental health.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Relate the risk factors, prevalence and consequences of chronic diseases to individuals and the wider community;
Interpret, translate and critically review, collaboratively and independently, the dietary, health and lifestyle factors related to the development and prevention of chronic diseases;
Interrogate selected nutritional problems from the perspective of both the individual and the wider community; and
Critically reflect on the role of other professions in the prevention of chronic disease through diet and lifestyle interventions.