SACE Stage 2 Nutrition study plan

Map the full Nutrition domain into a one-page concept outline covering macronutrients, micronutrients, digestion, and energy balance

Define and correctly use the core terminology of nutrient classification, distinguishing macro- from micronutrients by function and energy yield

Explain the chemical structure and dietary sources of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids, and state the energy contributed per gram by each

Identify the principal vitamins and minerals, their classification as water- or fat-soluble, and one primary physiological role for each

Trace the digestion, absorption, and transport pathway for each macronutrient from ingestion to cellular uptake

Describe the role of enzymes and accessory organs in breaking down carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids

Explain how nutrient absorption differs between the small intestine and large intestine, including the fate of fibre and water

Summarise how the body stores and mobilises excess energy as glycogen and adipose tissue

Calculate basal metabolic rate and estimated total energy expenditure for three worked adult case studies

Explain the components of energy expenditure, including basal metabolism, physical activity, and the thermic effect of food

Interpret energy balance in terms of weight maintenance, gain, and loss, and describe the physiological limits of each

Compare the energy and nutrient density of common foods using standard reference values

Evaluate the Australian Dietary Guidelines and the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating as frameworks for population nutrition

Justify serving-size recommendations by linking them to food-group nutrient contributions

Analyse a sample seven-day food record against the guidelines and identify specific shortfalls and excesses

Explain how cultural, socioeconomic, and accessibility factors shape dietary choices within a population