NUTRITION COUNSELLING
DTN4NTC
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop advanced skills in the application of counselling and behaviour change theories within the context of food and nutrition counselling. These skills will be applied to both individuals and groups. Finally students will gain practical skill in planning and implementing food and nutrition education with particular emphasis on translating scientific literature into end-point user-friendly, culturally appropriate written information
School: School Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Kathryn Toohey
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HMDP, HZHSDP or HZNDP and must pass DTN4ECN or DTN3NTE All other students must pass DTN4ECN or DTN4CPA and obtain subject coordinator approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: DTN4CPB
Equivalent subjects: DTN4CPB
Special conditions: N/A
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. 2016 | 3RD EDN, CENGAGE LEARNING, BELMONT, CALIFORNIA, USA: WADSWORTH |
| 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 | TBA | TBA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically analyse and apply counselling theory in food and nutrition contexts
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures and tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
02. Critically analyse behaviour change theory in food and nutrition contexts
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures and tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
03. Design and justify context appropriate food and nutrition interventions
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures and tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
04. Develop nutrition education plans for individuals based on the outcomes of nutritional assessments and diagnoses
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures and tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kathryn Toohey
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 38
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 38
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 41
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 41 and delivered via online.
"Online activities"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| A multimedia group assessment task (1000 word equivalent per student). | 25 | 01 | |
| An individual 2000 word equivalent multimodal assessment task | 40 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| A 1500 word equivalent individual written assessment task | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |