Introduction to Nutrition

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
NUTR 1000
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Course ID
201466
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Nina Wilson
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course will introduce nutritional guidelines for improved health and wellbeing and food systems in relation to food security and the environment. Indigenous food knowledge will begin to be developed. Scientific, professional and lay communication, both written and verbal: from sourcing information using credible resources, reading and critical analysis of the literature, to delivering the knowledge in an appropriate format, will be developed. This course aligns with the program intent to begin the foundational development of evidence-based knowledge to develop and critique nutritional interventions designed to improve health and athletic performance.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe the nutritional and dietary guidelines as they relate to healthy dietary practices
  • Identify and interpret information relevant to nutrition with respect to its accuracy, reliability and relevance
  • Describe the food system in relation to food security and the environment
  • Describe the nutrient content and environmental impact of local, Aboriginal and developing countries foods from paddock to plate
  • Demonstrate the principles of scientific and professional writing and oral communication skills for nutrition

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 60029
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Aug - 12 Aug Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P7-15
9 Sep - 9 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P7-15
Class number
Class number 60030
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Aug - 12 Aug Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P7-15
9 Sep - 9 Sep Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P7-15
Class number
Class number 60031
Section
Section PR03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Aug - 10 Aug Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P7-15
7 Sep - 7 Sep Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P7-15
Class number
Class number 60032
Section
Section PR04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
14 Aug - 14 Aug Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P7-15
11 Sep - 11 Sep Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P7-15
Class number
Class number 51471
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 51472
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 51473
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 51474
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 51475
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 5 Aug Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 108
19 Aug - 26 Aug Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 108
9 Sep - 9 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 108
23 Sep - 23 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 108
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 108
Class number
Class number 51476
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 5 Aug Wednesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 108
19 Aug - 26 Aug Wednesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 108
9 Sep - 9 Sep Wednesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 108
23 Sep - 23 Sep Wednesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 108
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 108
Class number
Class number 51477
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 4 Aug Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB35
18 Aug - 25 Aug Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB35
8 Sep - 8 Sep Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB35
22 Sep - 22 Sep Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB35
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB35
Class number
Class number 51478
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 7 Aug Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 205
21 Aug - 28 Aug Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 205
11 Sep - 11 Sep Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 205
25 Sep - 25 Sep Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 205
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 205

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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