MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS
Medicine Handbook 1996
Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Principles
of human nutrition
Professor M L Wahlqvist (Medicine) and Dr F M Ng (Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology)
Objectives This unit aims to provide the students with the core
knowledge of nutritional science, with a specific emphasis on the integration
of basic biomedical sciences with food and nutritional science, for a sound
working knowledge in the management of nutrition problems in future clinical
practice. At the conclusion of this study, the students are expected to have
developed a positive scientific attitude in general nutrition and practical
skill in clinical nutrition.
Synopsis The study will focus on the major areas of nutritional sciences
and on the development of skill in nutrition assessment and diagnosis. The core
material will include (1) nutrition information and food habits in the
community; (2) basic food science and nutrient toxicity; (3) nutrient science
(biochemistry and physiology of macronutrients and micronutrients); (4)
nutrition assessment and whole-body nutritional physiology, specific aspects of
maternal and infant nutrition and nutritional requirements in sport; (5)
nutrition and health management in metabolic, inflammatory and infectious
diseases; and (6) preventive and therapeutic nutrition. Two workshop projects
on family nutrition study and food choice are included to enhance communication
skill development and to encourage self-directed learning.
Assessment Examination (multiple-choice and short-answer): 100%
Preliminary reading
- Briggs D and Wahlqvist M L Food facts Penguin, 1984
- Wahlqvist M L and others Food and health: Issues and directions
Libbey, 1987
Prescribed texts
- Wahlqvist M L Food and nutrition in Australia 3rd edn, Nelson,
1988
Recommended texts
- Bender D A Nutritional biochemistry of vitamins CUP, 1992
- International Life Sciences Institute and Nutrition Foundation (US)
Present knowledge in nutrition 6th edn, ILSI, 1990
- McLean A J and Wahlqvist M L Current problems in nutrition pharmacology
and toxicology Libbey, 1988
- Wahlqvist M L Food and nutrition manual Health Dept Victoria, 1987
- Wahlqvist M L and others Use and abuse of vitamins Macmillan, 1987
- Wahlqvist M L and Vobecky J Patient problems in clinical nutrition: A
manual Libbey, 1987
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