This unit (HBM2103) will introduce the relationships between gastrointestinal function, nutrition, metabolism and human health. The unit covers the gastrointestinal structure and function, the neural regulation of gastrointestinal functions; chemical nature of the nutrients, their roles in body structure and function, and their handling by the gastrointestinal system, the body as a whole and their metabolism. It extends this physiological knowledge by examining the energy intake and regulation; dietary guidelines; and the role of nutrition in maintaining good health. This unit will also examine the role of diet in chronic diseases.
Prerequisites
RBM1528 - Human Physiology 2 or
RBM1174 - Human Physiology or
HBM1202 - Anatomy and Physiology 2
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Integrate gastrointestinal physiology with nutrition and metabolism; | ||
| 2. | Evaluate the role of the enteric nervous system in the regulation of digestion; | ||
| 3. | Assess the different macro and micronutrients, their role within the body and commonly used laboratory approaches; | ||
| 4. | Contextualise the importance of digestion, metabolism, nutrition and energy balance to the wellbeing of an individual; | ||
| 5. | Analyse the role of diet in the development of common chronic disease states; | ||
| 6. | Apply knowledge to solve problems in the area of digestion and nutrition both independently and collaboratively. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Two (2) Topic Tests (30 minutes each) | 20% |
| Report | Two (2) Laboratory Reports (800 words each) | 35% |
| Case Study | Case Study (1.5 hours) | 45% |
Required reading
Understanding Nutrition Australian and New Zealand 3rd Edition
Whitney, E., Rolfes, S.R., Crowe, T., & Walsh, A. (2016)
Cengage Learning
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