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Nutrition Principles

Nutrition Principles

Module
National Code
State Code
67506
DTWD Status
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/09/1995
Field of Education
069901 - Nutrition And Dietetics
Nominal Hours
34
Description
To provide students with knowledge that
will enable them to:

- understand some of the basic concepts of nutrition.

- describe the general composition of food.

- describe the digestion of the major components of food.

- evaluate special diets, in terms of their adequacy.

- discuss common foods and fallacies, relating to nutrition.

- discuss the importance of hygiene in food-handling.
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Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 100%

One one-hour test on Topics 1-7 20
marks
One one-hour test on Topics 8-13 20 marks Two set assignments from
Topics 1-13 30 marks A review of a current
issue in nutrition - 1000 words 30 marks
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
State Code National Code Title Type
6665 Introductory Laboratory Skills Accredited course