FDS311 Foods for Health and Wellbeing (8)

Through a case study approach, this subject introduces a selection of mechanisms through which fresh and manufactured foods can promote specific health and wellbeing outcomes for different demographic groups. The requirements of trials to generate efficacy data are considered, alongside market trends and the regulatory environment. Processes through which functional foods or nutraceuticals can be manufactured to optimise bioactivity are reviewed. Building on this knowledge platform, students undertake an individual literature-based research investigation of a functional food of their choice.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2022.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences

Assumed Knowledge

Prior to undertaking this subject, students should have a content knowledge equivalent to :

FDS102 Introduction to Food Science and Nutrition
FDS202 Food Microbiology
FDS203 Food and Nutritional Chemistry
FDS204 Food Formulation and Characterisation
FDS309 Food Processing and Preservation
FDS305 Quality Assurance
FDS310 Food Product Development
BMS208 Human Nutrition
NUT306 Nutrition for disease prevention

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • Be able to demonstrate effective research skills in gathering relevant literature from diverse sources.
  • Be able to compare and contrast the relative benefits and challenges of developing fresh and manufactured and traditional and novel foods for health and wellbeing.
  • Be able to discuss the requirements of presumptive, pre-clinical and clinical trials to generate evidence in support of possible health claims.
  • Be able to use an individual literature-based research strategy to critically evaluate a market opportunity for developing and/or marketing a selected food or food product for health and wellbeing.
  • Be able to use an individual literature-based research strategy to critically evaluate the evidence presented for the beneficial effects of a selected food or food product for health and wellbeing for a targeted country.
  • Be able to discuss the expected future trends in research and market opportunities for foods targeting specific aspects of health and wellbeing.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Definitions and examples of foods for health and wellbeing, including functional foods and nutraceuticals
  • Examining the mechanisms of and evidence for action of selected food products promoting specific health and/or wellbeing functionalities.
  • Research skills for foods promoting health and wellbeing
  • Fresh foods for health and wellbeing
  • Manufactured foods and food supplements for health and wellbeing
  • The regulatory and policy environment
  • Marketing of foods for health and wellbeing

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of FDS311 in Session 2 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Mini journal article
35
2
Health food survey and research
25
3
Research communication
40

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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