Course Title: Identify nutritional fundamentals

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4172 Certificate IV in Food Science & Technology

Course Title: Identify nutritional fundamentals

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 20

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Course Contact: Afsaneh Porzoor

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4876

Course Contact Email: afsaneh.porzoor@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to identify the fundamentals of nutrition as they relate to the food processing industry.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Nil

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	VBP039 Identify nutritional fundamentals
Elements:	Evaluate the nutritional contribution of processed foods to the Australian diet. Identify possible food sources of key nutrients. Identify the principles of food digestion and absorption. Review Australian nutrition policies and strategies.

Learning Outcomes

Evaluate the nutritional contribution of processed foods to the Australian diet.
Identify possible food sources of key nutrients.
Identify the principles of food digestion and absorption.
Review Australian nutrition policies and strategies.

Overview of Assessment

Assessments for this course consist of:
• Class activities
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Exam