Nutrition

Length of Course

Semester, Full Year

Level

Marian - Year 11

Category

Science

Core or Elective

Elective

Pre-requisites

N/A

Subject Description

Students are immersed into the fundamentals of human nutrition, physiology and health; investigating current and emerging trends. Students will study dietary, lifestyle and healthy eating patterns with a specific focus on nutrients in food, how the body uses nutrients and the relationship between diet, health and disease.

They will consider population demographics and how their food and nutrition needs will be impacted by food availability and product development. Political, economic, cultural and ethical influences and ecological sustainability will be examined to recommend actions or develop arguments about future food needs and food ethics. Students will develop an understanding of the need to evaluate marketing of food, food systems and food quality standards, food availability and cultural influences on food selection.

Content

Semester 1:

  • Principles of nutrition, physiology and health (Macronutrients): carbohydrates, proteins, and fats—their roles in the body, sources, and how they contribute to energy balance
  • Overnutrition, diet related disorders and digestion
  • Health promotion and emerging trends: nutritional needs throughout life stages, and The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating
  • The future of foods

Semester 2:

  • Principles of nutrition, physiology and health (Micronutrients): vitamins and minerals – their roles in the body and sources.
  • Undernutrition and diet related disorders
  • Health promotion and emerging trends: sustainable foods
  • Food processing
Assessment
  • Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio
  • Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications Tasks
  • Assessment Type 3: Examination
Pathways

To be successful in Stage 2 Nutrition, students are recommended to have achieved:

  • A minimum of a B- grade overall, and
  • At least a C grade in the examination

in one or more semesters of Stage 1 Nutrition or any of the other sciences (excluding Scientific Studies).

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Marian - Year 11 - Nutrition