Course Title: Apply the fundamentals of nutrition

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5184 Diploma of Food Science & Technology

Course Title: Apply the fundamentals of nutrition

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

There are no prerequisites for this course.

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	VBP075 Apply the fundamentals of nutrition
Elements:	1. Identify and review key and current nutritional issues 2. Evaluate the nutritional needs of special population groups 3. Analyse the role of modified and functional foods in the Australian diet 4. Evaluate nutritional issues in relation to product development, labelling and marketing of processed foods

Learning Outcomes

This is a competency based course

Overview of Assessment

Written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
Research assignment of specific area food processing
Case studies

Students obtain a result of competent (C) or not yet competent (NYC)
Results will also be graded.
Student must pass each Assessment task to demonstrate Competence.