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 |
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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