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School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Nutritional Assessment and Anthropometry

  • Unit Code

    NUT5113

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit examines the methods by which information and data are gathered that contribute to the nutritional assessment of individuals and/or populations. Objective and subjective methods of assessing an individual's nutritional status are evaluated and relevant anthropometric techniques of measurement are practised. Clinical tests and screening tools, pertinent to diseases associated with nutritional deficiency or over-sufficiency are reviewed.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded NUT4443

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply a range of appropriate screening and monitoring tools to clients from culturally diverse backgrounds.
  2. Conduct a valid nutritional assessment using a range of data sources.
  3. Critically analyse and interpret anatomical and applied physiological data in relation to nutrition-related standards, indices and classifications.
  4. Critically assess the effectiveness of dietary assessment methodology and dietary estimation techniques for individuals and populations.
  5. Critically evaluate dietary adequacy in light of national nutrient reference standards.
  6. Demonstrate competency in selection and execution of anthropometric procedures on clients from culturally diverse backgrounds.
  7. Evaluate levels of biochemical markers as indicators of nutritional status.

Unit Content

  1. Biomedical assessment and monitoring of nutritional status.
  2. Data integration and judgement skills related to dietary assessment.
  3. National and international dietary, health, social and environmental data relevant to nutritional status.
  4. National nutrient standards of reference.
  5. Nutrition Care Process and Model (NCPM).
  6. Nutritional epidemiology.
  7. Objective and subjective methods of screening and nutritional assessment in the framework of the NCPM.
  8. Practical application of nutritional assessment in the framework of the NCPM.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, laboratories, workshops, small group discussions, team-based activities, guest lecturers, case study application, e-Learning activities and audio-visual and multimedia activities.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentNutrition assessment methodology20%
Case Study ^Application of the Nutrition Care Process and Model30%
Examination ^Objective Structured Clinical Examination 50%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • ^ Lee, R., & Nieman, D. (2013). Nutritional assessment (6th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill.
  • ^ Stewart, R. (Ed.). (2012). Handbook of nutrition and dietetics (4th ed.). Gold Coast, Australia: Griffith University.
  • Driskell, J. (2010). Nutritional assessment of athletes (2nd ed.). Florida, OL: Oxford Uni Press.
  • Gibson, R. (2005). Principles of nutrition assessment (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford Uni Press. Note: Seminal Reference.
  • Mahan K., Raymond, J., & Escott-Stump, S. (2012). Krause's food and nutrition care process (13th ed.). St Louis, MO: Elsevier/ Saunders.
  • Marfell-Jones, M., Olds, T., Stewart, A., & Lindsay Carter, J.E. (2007). International standards for anthropometric assessment. South Africa: The International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry. Note: Seminal Reference.
  • NHMRC. (2006). Nutrient reference values for Australia and New Zealand including recommended intakes. Canberra, Australia: Commonwealth of Australia. Note: Seminal Reference.
  • NHMRC. (2006). Nutrient reference values for Australia and New Zealand. Executive summary. Canberra, Australia: Commonwealth of Australia. Note: Seminal Reference.
  • NHMRC. (2013). Clinical practice guidelines for the management of obesity in adults, adolscence and children in Australia. Canberra, Australia: Commonwealth of Australia. Note: Seminal Reference.

Journal References

  • American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
  • Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism
  • Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
  • British Journal of Nutrition
  • International Journal of Obesity
  • International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism
  • Nutrition and Dietetics

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Nutritional Assessment and Anthropometry

  • Unit Code

    NUT5113

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit examines the methods by which information and data are gathered that contribute to the nutritional assessment of individuals and/or populations. Objective and subjective methods of assessing an individual's nutritional status are evaluated and relevant anthropometric techniques of measurement are practised. Clinical tests and screening tools, pertinent to diseases associated with nutritional deficiency or over-sufficiency are reviewed.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded NUT4443

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply a range of appropriate screening and monitoring tools to clients from culturally diverse backgrounds.
  2. Conduct a valid nutritional assessment using a range of data sources.
  3. Critically analyse and interpret anatomical and applied physiological data in relation to nutrition-related standards, indices and classifications.
  4. Critically assess the effectiveness of dietary assessment methodology and dietary estimation techniques for individuals and populations.
  5. Critically evaluate dietary adequacy in light of national nutrient reference standards.
  6. Demonstrate competency in selection and execution of anthropometric procedures on clients from culturally diverse backgrounds.
  7. Evaluate levels of biochemical markers as indicators of nutritional status.

Unit Content

  1. Biomedical assessment and monitoring of nutritional status.
  2. Data integration and judgement skills related to dietary assessment.
  3. National and international dietary, health, social and environmental data relevant to nutritional status.
  4. National nutrient standards of reference.
  5. Nutrition Care Process and Model (NCPM).
  6. Nutritional epidemiology.
  7. Objective and subjective methods of screening and nutritional assessment in the framework of the NCPM.
  8. Practical application of nutritional assessment in the framework of the NCPM.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, laboratories, workshops, small group discussions, team-based activities, guest lecturers, case study application, e-Learning activities and audio-visual and multimedia activities.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentNutrition assessment methodology20%
Case Study ^Application of the Nutrition Care Process and Model30%
Examination ^Objective Structured Clinical Examination 50%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • ^ Lee, R., & Nieman, D. (2013). Nutritional assessment (6th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill.
  • ^ Stewart, R. (Ed.). (2015). Handbook of clinical nutrition and dietetics (5th ed.). Brisbane, Australia: Campbell House.
  • Gibson, R. (2005). Principles of nutrition assessment (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford Uni Press. Note: Seminal Reference.
  • Mahan K., Raymond, J., & Escott-Stump, S. (2012). Krause's food and nutrition care process (13th ed.). St Louis, MO: Elsevier/ Saunders.
  • Marfell-Jones, M., Olds, T., Stewart, A., & Lindsay Carter, J.E. (2007). International standards for anthropometric assessment. South Africa: The International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry. Note: Seminal Reference.
  • NHMRC. (2006). Nutrient reference values for Australia and New Zealand including recommended intakes. Canberra, Australia: Commonwealth of Australia. Note: Seminal Reference.
  • NHMRC. (2006). Nutrient reference values for Australia and New Zealand. Executive summary. Canberra, Australia: Commonwealth of Australia. Note: Seminal Reference.
  • NHMRC. (2013). Clinical practice guidelines for the management of obesity in adults, adolscence and children in Australia. Canberra, Australia: Commonwealth of Australia. Note: Seminal Reference.

Journal References

  • American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
  • Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism
  • Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
  • British Journal of Nutrition
  • International Journal of Obesity
  • International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism
  • Nutrition and Dietetics

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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