dtn4cpb commun and public hlth nutri b
COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION B
DTN4CPB
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop advanced skills in the application of learning and educational theories within the context of food and nutrition education. Students will analyse current theories of health education, health promotion, health literacy, health advocacy, community development and food and nutrition policy and clearly articulate where and how each are appropriately applied in successful food, health and nutrition programs. Students will assess need, plan, implement and evaluate a food and nutrition education session, including critiquing written food and nutrition education material. Finally students will be able to assess need, plan, implement and evaluate a relevant community food and nutrition program.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSharon Croxford
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites If the student is enrolled in HMDP - Master of Dietetics Practice then must pass DNT4CPA. If the student is enrolled in HZHSDP - Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Dietetic Practice, then must pass DTN4CPA and 240 credit points. All other students must pass DTN4CPA and obtain subject coordinator approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students must be enrolled in course codes: HZHSDP or HMDP or obtain approval from subject coordinator.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Nutrition Counselling and Education Skill Development | Prescribed | Bauer, K.D. Liou, D and Sokolik, C.A. 2012 | 2ND EDN, CENGAGE LEARNING, BELMONT, CALIFORNIA, USA: WADSWORTH |
| Readings | Public Health Nutrition: from principles to practice (2007) | Prescribed | Lawrence, M. & Worsley, T. (Ed) | 1ST EDITION ALLEN AND UNWIN, CROWS NEST, NSW |
| Readings | A sociology of food and nutrition: the social appetite | Recommended | Germov, J and Williams, L 2008 | 3RD EDN, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, AUSTRALIA, MELBOURNE |
| Readings | Food and Nutrition: Food and health systems in Australia and New Zealand | Recommended | Wahlqvist, M 2011, | 3RD EDN, ALLEN AND UNWIN, AUSTRALIA, CROWS NEST, NSW |
| Readings | Journal articles and other electronic resources as directed during subject delivery. | Recommended | N/A | N/A |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Devise a hierarchy of health promotion elements necessary for successful food, health or nutrition promoting programs.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures and tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Plan, implement and evaluate food and nutrition education.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures and tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Assess need, plan, implement and evaluate a relevant community food and nutrition program.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures and tutorials, online learning
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Formulate a simple yet relevant food and nutrition policy document for a given setting.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures and tutorials, online learning
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Other Site, 2015, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSharon Croxford
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 38
One 3.5 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 38 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 36
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 36 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 37 - 38
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1500-word equivalent (5 min) video | The first three assessment elements are related to a task of conducting a needs assessment, planning and delivering a 10-minute nutrition education session for a communiy group | 30 | 02, 03 |
| one 800-word individual written assessment task | The first three assessment elements are related to a task of conducting a needs assessment, planning and delivering a 10-minute nutrition education session for a communiy group | 20 | 02, 03 |
| one 10-minute oral presentation | The first three assessment elements are related to a task of conducting a needs assessment, planning and delivering a 10-minute nutrition education session for a communiy group | 20 | 02, 03 |
| one 1500-word individual written assessment task | 30 | 01, 04 |