Course overview
The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the role of food, nutrition and lifestyle for good health and to reduce the risk of age-related chronic disease and improve the quality of life in ageing Australians.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe and determine dietary and nutritional requirements across the ageing process.
- Describe the impact of dietary and lifestyle patterns on the aetiology of disease associated with ageing.
- Identify pharmacological, physiological and social, facilitators and barriers to achieving optimal nutritional status.
- Develop practical nutritional and dietary strategies to promote healthy ageing and reduce disease associated with ageing to increase the quality of life.
Availability
Class details
Online
Class number 1103
Section 01OL
Size 500
Available 500
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