NUT1030 · Nutrition and mental health

Overview

1 in every 8 people worldwide is living with a mental health disorder and the rate is expected to double, despite advances in technology and research. In the recent systematic literature search, evidence has indicated that nutrients potentially could promote and contribute to improvements in mental well-being. This unit will introduce several leading mental health problems and provide insights into how food components can influence mental well-being. You will develop skills to analyse and apply knowledge gathered on the role of nutrition in mental health.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Discuss the fundamentals of mental health and common mental health disorders
2. Explain some of the associations between nutrition and mental well-being
3. Discuss the dietary approaches that may contribute to improved mental health
4. Discuss some of the associations identified between functional foods and mental well-being
5. Demonstrate the ability to integrate nutrition evidence into dietary plans to optimise mental health

Workload

This unit will be offered in the summer semester for a shorter duration (6 weeks); therefore the workload is adjusted accordingly. 12 hours of directed learning per week, including 6 hours of lectures and 6 hours of tutorials/workshops each week. 12 hours per week of self-directed study. Total per week = 24 hours

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.