Nutrition and Health (NUTR7001)

Course overview

This course critically examines the complex and interconnected factors that influence food practices and nutritional outcomes across the human lifespan. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives from public health, nutrition science, and sociology, students will explore how individual behaviours are shaped by broader social, economic, cultural, environmental, and political contexts. Through the application of theoretical frameworks such as the Social-Ecological Model and the UNICEF Framework for Malnutrition, students will identify the overarching determinants of nutrition issues affecting priority populations in both local and global settings and examine their connection to the Sustainable Development Goals. The course emphasizes critical thinking, systems analysis, and effective communication for diverse audiences.

This course uses an approach to Public Health Nutrition (PHN) which defines it as the discipline that offers population-wide perspectives to the relationship between food and health.

From the period before conception through to the end of life, nutrition plays a vital role in each stage of life. The food we consume influences human growth, development, maturation, health, functioning, and aging.

Access to food is also aﾠfundamental human right. This course considers the implications of a range of global issues, societal, ecological, economic, commercial, and political influences on food and nutrition during vulnerable stages in the lifespan.ﾠThe life-cycle is seen as a whole, with each stage intimately related to outcomes at other stages. We will look in particular at the following vulnerable life stages:

• maternal and child health
• school aged children/adolescents
• adults and
• Older adults

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Course contact

Course staff

Timetable

The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.

Aims and outcomes

This course aims to explore the complex interplay of overarching and multilevel factors—such as social, economic, cultural, environmental, and commercial influences—that shape food and nutrition intake across the human lifespan. Students will critically examine how these factors interact at individual, community, and systemic levels to impact dietary behaviours, nutritional status, and health outcomes from infancy through older adulthood, in priority populations in local and global settings. 

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

Assessment

Assessment summary

A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.

Assessment details

Current nutrition topic

• Identity Verified

Mode

Oral, Written

Category

Presentation

Weight

25%

Due date

28/08/2025 1:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L01

Task description

Submission guidelines

Please submit on Blackboard following instructions on your task sheet.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.

Please apply with documentation via MyUQ if an extension is required.

Please see 10. Policies & Guidelines

Late submission

Please see 10. Policies & Guidelines

Online quiz

• Online

Mode

Written

Category

Essay/ Critique, Quiz, Reflection

Weight

30%

Due date

19/09/2025 - 23/09/2025

90 minutes once you begin. Due 2 PM September 23

Other conditions

Time limited.

See the conditions definitions

Task description

Submission guidelines

Submission via Blackboard Ultra Quiz portal

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.

Please see 10. Policies & Guidelines

Late submission

SPH Late Submission penalty - 10% per day deduction without an approved prior extension request.

Please see 10. Policies & Guidelines

Nutrition and health in a chosen location

• Hurdle

Mode

Written

Category

Essay/ Critique

Weight

45%

Due date

28/10/2025 3:00 pm

Task description

Hurdle requirements

Submission guidelines

Please submit via the Turnitin portal

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.

Please see 10. Policies & Guidelines

Late submission

SPH Penalty for late submissions at 10% per day applies.

Please see 10. Policies & Guidelines

Course grading

Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.

Additional course grading information

Assessment 3 must be submitted to a reasonable standard to pass the course.

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is available for this course.

The final grade awarded will be based on the results of the supplementary assessment only, and a passing grade will be awarded if, and only if, the student receives at least 50% of the marks on the supplementary assessment. 

Additional assessment information

Assignment Submission:ﾠ

Turnitin no longer automatically emails students a receipt when they upload an assignment.ﾠ Students need to download their receipt manually and keep a copy as proof of submission.ﾠ ﾠ

Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and/or using Tunitin.ﾠ

Before submitted any assignments for this course you must ensure you have completed UQ’sﾠcompulsory onlineﾠAcademic Integrity Tutorial.

When you successfully submit your assessment, you need to manually download your receipt and keep a copy as proof of submission as Turnitin no longer automatically emails students a receipt when an assignment is uploaded.ﾠ ﾠ

It is the responsibility of the student to check the assignment preview and confirm that the assignment has been successfully submitted.ﾠﾠ

If the submission was not successful:

1. Note the error message (preferably take a screenshot)
2. Go to your assignment page and see if it is possible to submit again
3. If you cannot submit again, immediately email your course coordinator.ﾠ

Re-marking of work - Students are able to request a re-mark if they have valid academic reasons for disputing a mark awarded. The student must first seek and receive additional feedback from the Course Coordinator before they apply online via my.UQ outlining their case. The student has to make a concise academic case stating specific reasons as to why they are requesting a remark. If a re-mark is approved then, in all cases, the re-mark replaces the original mark, which could lead to the final grade going up, down, or remaining the same.ﾠ

Learning resources

You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.

Library resources

Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.

Additional learning resources information

Library support

Please visit The University of Queensland library website http://www.library.uq.edu.auﾠﾠIt holds a wealth of information on numerous topics: searching for information at The University of Queensland; course materials; searching the World Wide Web; information skills; computers and software; facilities; borrowing; and services and support. The UQ Library has a updated subject guide for Population Health. You can view it at the following link: http://guides.library.uq.edu.au/Public-Health

Please visit the AI Student Hub - Library - The University of Queensland to be aware of how to use AI effectively and ethically.

Liaison librarian

At The University of Queensland HerstonﾠHealth SciencesﾠLibrary (HHSL) SPH has a designated liaison librarian. Herﾠname isﾠRona Wang. Ronaﾠis available to assist students enrolled in NUTR7001 should you have specific library-related queries. Herﾠemail is r.wang@library.uq.edu.au.

Borrowing books and receiving photocopies of journal articles

You can borrow copies of both the textbook and supporting textbooks from HHSL. As a student of The University of Queensland, you also have access to material held at any branch of The University of Queensland Library. You can request journal articles from any of these branches via the document delivery service. This service can also source material from outside holdings that The University of Queensland maintains. Visit the library website http://www.library.uq.edu.au/research-support/request-document-deliveryﾠ

External and remote students have special borrowing privileges. Off-campus students should visit the library website: https://web.library.uq.edu.au/borrowing-requesting/how-borrow/borrowing-external-and-remote-students

Computing help

If you need help with any computing issues please contact IT Help.

Blackboard

For information on how to use Blackboard go to http://www.elearning.uq.edu.au/ﾠ

APA 7th Citation Style

In NUTR7001, the APA 7th style of referencing is generally used.ﾠFor a quick guide on how to use it go to the library website About APA 7th - APA 7th referencing style - Library Guides at University of Queensland Library

Learning activities

The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.

Policies and procedures

University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:

• Student Code of Conduct Policy
• Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
• Assessment Procedure
• Examinations Procedure
• Reasonable Adjustments for Students Policy and Procedure

Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.

Course guidelines

School of Public Health (SPH) Guidelines for late submission of progressive assessment - Preamble

To apply for an extension to the due date for a piece of progressive assessment (eg assignments, oral presentations and computer-based assignments) students should complete the online request at  https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/applying-assessment-extension?p=2#2  

Information regarding deferral of in-semester exams and end-of-semester exams is available from https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/deferring-exam 

If requesting an extension on medical grounds, a medical certificate must be provided. The extension will be approved for the number of days included in the medical certificate that the student was not fit to study or work, eg if the medical certificate is for 3 days, an extension will be approved for 3 days maximum regardless of the student's request.  

If requesting an extension using a Student Access Plan (SAP) as evidence, a maximum of 7-day extension will be approved in the first instance. Updated medical documentation, as well as a copy of the SAP, is required if requesting an extension for more than 7 days. 

A student may have a maximum of three extension requests approved for a single assessment task.   

An extension for an assessment item due within the study period in which the course is offered, must not exceed four weeks in total.  

The following SPH guidelines are consistent with the UQ policy. However, the SPH Guidelines contain specific rules and interpretations for SPH courses, and requests for extension and penalties for late submissions will be judged according to the guidelines outlined in this document. You should read both the information in your my.UQ at the following link: https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/applying-assessment-extension and the SPH guidelines (below) before submitting a request for an extension. The SPH Guidelines apply to all courses offered by the School of Public Health unless the Course Profile explicitly states otherwise.

SPH Guidelines for late submission of progressive assessment

Initial extension for an individual item of assessment – the SPH Student & Academic Administration Team and/or the Course Coordinator decides.

This could be for medical or compassionate reasons, or if, in the opinion of the Course Coordinator, there are exceptional circumstances.

Acceptable and unacceptable reasons for an extension are listed at the following link, along with the required evidence to be provided:  https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/applying-assessment-extension?p=1#1

A request for an extension to an assessment due date must be submitted through mylUQ as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than one calendar day after the assessment task submission due date and time. 

If applying for an extension after the due date and time of the assessment item, your request may not be approved. An explanation as to why your request was not submitted prior must be included.       

If approved, a new due date will be set. This would generally be no later than 7 days after the original due date, however this can be modified to take account of the circumstances of the request and the time that would have been lost from studies.

If the new due date is past the date for submission of end-of-semester results, the student will receive an INC (incomplete) result.

Second and all subsequent extensions for an individual item of assessment – the SPH Student & Academic Administration Team and/or the Program Convenor together with the Course Coordinator decides.

This would only be approved for exceptional circumstance with supporting documentation.

• Online requests must be made at least 24 hours prior to the due date from the first extension.
• The SPH Student & Academic Administration Team and/or the Course Coordinator will consult with the Program Convenor, who will make the final decision.
• If approved, the new due date would generally be no later than 7 days after the first extension due date.
• The Program Convenor should consider if remedial or other support should be offered to the student.
• The Program Convenor should provide a report on these matters as needed at SPH Examiners’ Meetings.

A student may have a maximum of three extension requests approved for a single assessment task.   

An extension for an assessment item due within the study period in which the course is offered, must not exceed four weeks in total.  

Please Note: In order to support course progression, extensions that total more than 14 calendar days from the original due date of an assessment item will only be approved in very exceptional circumstances. These requests are assessed and approved or denied on a case-by-case basis. 

If you have been ill or unable to attend class for more than 4 weeks in a semester, we advise you to carefully consider whether you are capable of successfully completing your courses this semester. You might need to consider applying for removal of course.

Penalty for late submission

Submission of assignments, practical reports, workbooks, and other types of written assessments after the due date specified in the Course Profile will receive a penalty.

The penalty will be a deduction of 10% RELATIVE PERCENTAGE per day (24 hour period or part thereof, including weekends and public holidays) or for work graded on a 1-7 scale, a deduction of one grade per day, e.g. If the original mark is 73%, then 10% relative percentage is 10% of this value, ie 7.3%, The final mark for this assessment item after applying the penalty for 1 day late submission would be 73 -7.3 = 65.7% The same outcome is achieved by multiplying the original score by .9; ie 73 x .9 = 65.7%

The penalty for multiple days late is the relative percentage multiplied by the number of days late. 

A submission that is not made within 10 days of the due date will receive a mark of 0% for that assessment item.

Where a student has sought more than one extension, the due date for calculating the penalty will be the due date for the most recently approved extension.

Submission of Medical Certificates

Students are responsible for ensuring that any medical documentation they submit is authentic and signed by a registered medical practitioner. Such practitioners can be identified via the AHPRA website. Also note that:

• Not all online medical services are staffed by registered practitioners
• If the registration status of the practitioner cannot be verified, then an alternative practitioner should be sought
• Students will be held fully responsible for all documentation they submit, even if done so in ignorance of the practitioner's registration status

Medical documentation may be subjected to an audit by the University.

SPH Assessment Guidelines

The School of Public Health assessment tasks have been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. While students may use AI technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.

A failure to reference AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.

To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI tools.