Nutrition - Healthy Eating University of Adelaide

Overview

Ready to start your studies in 2025? You can apply to the University of Adelaide or University of South Australia now before continuing on to the new Adelaide University in 2026. When the time comes to transfer, we'll be here at every step, ensuring you're well supported with personalised advice and a detailed study plan.

Planning to start your studies in 2026? You can apply to Adelaide University directly. Applications are currently open for international students and will open for Australian students in August 2025.

What you will study

Students of the Nutrition - Healthy Eating course offered by University of Adelaide will learn about dietary guidelines and healthy eating; food composition including the six classes of nutrients and non-nutrient components of food; nutrient reference values; the major roles and functions of the principal nutrients and the metabolism of these nutrients in the human body; nutritional characteristics of the Five Food Groups; functional foods; concepts of energy balance; nutrient calculations; energy density of foods; assessment of diet quality and the relationship between diet, lifestyle and health. Each component of the micro-credential is divided into small, logically connected 'chunks' and includes short, interactive activities which allow you to revise and apply your new knowledge and skills to a real-life setting.