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Introduction

This is a general nutrition unit, which provides an overview of food and nutrition. It considers the influence of culture and ethnicity on food choice and explores the issues of food use from demographic, epidemiological and anthropological sources. It focuses on global and Australian food consumption trends as well as nutrition policy and health related issues. Students will gain an understanding of contemporary issues in food production from a 'paddock to plate' perspective as well as food law, food guidance systems and the relevance of food and nutrition throughout the life stages.

Summary

Unit name Food Studies
Unit code CXA100
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Health Sciences
Discipline Health Sciences
Coordinator Doctor Kiran Ahuja
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 2 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 05/07/2027 27/07/2027 30/08/2027 24/10/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the historical, biological and social aspects of food and human nutrition including the: evolution of human nutrition, cultural and social influences of food use and choice on health, relationships between nutritional factors and the development of chronic conditions.
  • Demonstrate how to analyze emerging contemporary issues and trends associated with: the development and sustainability of our food supply system and its relationship to health, nutrition, global food production, distribution and consumption, the relationships between the environmental, agricultural, economic, health, social and political factors that affect the provision of food.
  • Interpret food and nutrition information to make recommendations (based on evidence) to help the consumer.
  • Communicate in writing and through electronic media to different audiences (e.g. lecturer, peers).

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
069901 $1,235.00 $1,235.00 not applicable
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Tutorials (2hrs x weekly)

AssessmentQuizzes (30%)|Assignment (35%)|Food Labels (35%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

You will need access to the following text:
Food and nutrition: Sustainable Food and Health Systems, 4th Edition. Wahlqvist, Gallegos. 2020. Taylor & Francis Ltd. ISBN: 9781760296100
Recommended

1.    Healthy and sustainable food systems. Lawrence; Friel. 2020. Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group. ISBN 9780815393276
2.    Sustainable diets: how ecological nutrition can transform consumption and the food system. Mason; Lang. 2017. Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group. ISBN 9780415744720
3.    Food wars: the global battle for mouths, minds and markets. 2nd Edition. Lang, Heasman. 2015. Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group. ISBN 9781138802629
 

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