phe3phn public health nutrition
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
PHE3PHN
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop an understanding of the key public health nutrition topics; how the complex interactions between social, cultural, economic, environmental and political factors affect dietary choices, and what is being undertaken to improve current and future nutritional health status of all Australians. Students will use a public health framework to become familiar with fundamental nutritional needs and their relationship to health outcomes. Students will explore current evidence of the nutritional health status of the Australian population; the social determinants of nutrition; and the settings in which practitioners can work to assist communities address nutritional needs. Examples of nutrition and physical activity strategies that aim to address current and future health issues such as chronic conditions, food security and food safety, will be examined.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorFiona Dangerfield
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites PHE2PHP or equivalent, or enrolled in EBPOEB,or enrolled in EBOEXB, or enrolled in EBPHEB, or enrolled in LBBSB or Subject Coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Public health nutrition: from principles to practice | Prescribed | Lawrence, M and Worsley, T 2007 | ALLEN & UNWIN, CROWS NEST, NSW. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse the impact of socio-environmental, cultural, economic, political and behavioural factors on public health nutrition of Australians
- Activities:
- Group presentation Individual Report, Examination
02. Examine current and future public health nutrition values through an exchange of ideas and information
- Activities:
- Group presentation Individual Report, Examination
03. Demonstrate an understanding of the evidence base for key Australian public health nutrition topics, and relate these to local and national policy and practice
- Activities:
- Group presentation, Individual Report, Examination
04. Explore and critique social and health service responses to diet related health outcomes
- Activities:
- Group presentation, Individual report, Examination
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Dangerfield
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 2-hour tutorial per week."
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 1-hour lecture per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination (equivalent to 1000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Group presentation (10 minutes per member) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 2000-word report | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |