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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Exercise 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

    Public Health Nutrition

  • Unit Code

    NUT5114

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit places the study of nutrition issues and food habits within the sociological, cultural and political environment in which groups of people function and develop. The major nutrition-related health issues that exist in developed and developing countries are examined in terms of vulnerable populations and sub-groups, and global food markets are considered in terms of practical and ethical solutions. The knowledge and skills required for effective public health nutrition promotion, planning and implementation are addressed, and the particular place of public advocacy for nutrition is examined.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded NUT4444

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Assess current scientific nutrition and dietetic knowledge in order to formulate a public health nutrition perspective.
  2. Critically analyse the psycho-social-cultural aspects of food choices within the community.
  3. Critically evaluate past and present monitoring systems of public health nutrition.
  4. Demonstrate the application of the principles of evidence-based practice to public health nutrition initiatives.
  5. Demonstrate the research, planning and communication skillsrequired for public health nutrition initiatives.
  6. Synthesise scientific, social, economic and political information in order to evaluate nutrition interventions and policies related to global food sustainability.

Unit Content

  1. Behaviour changeprinciples in program design and implementation.
  2. Food insecurity and food assistance programs.
  3. Managing and marketing public health nutrition programs;impact measures of nutrition interventions.
  4. Principles and stages of establishing evidence and public health theory.
  5. Professional ethics and practice; cultural competencies.
  6. Psycho-socio-cultural aspects of food choices.
  7. Public health nutrition monitoring and surveillance systems.
  8. Public health nutrition policies, guidelines and successful interventions strategies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, mentor seminars, discussion groups, brainstorming, problem-solving activities and e-learning.

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
Assignment ^Public Health Nutrition Intervention Plan30%
Presentation ^Critical Program Review20%
Examination ^End of semester examination50%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • ^ Hughes., R, & Margetts, B. M. (2011). Practical public health nutrition. West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell. Available as e-book through ECU library.
  • ^ Lawrence, M., & Worsley, T. (Eds.). (2007). Public health nutrition: From principles to practice. Crows Nest, NSW: Allen & Unwin.
  • Owen, A., Splett, P., & Owen, G. (1999). Nutrition in the community: The art and science of delivering services. Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill.
  • Moodie, R., & Hulme, A. (Eds.). (2004). Hands-on health promotion. Victoria, Australia: IP Communications Pty. Ltd.
  • Germov, J., & Williams, L. (Eds.). (2009). A sociology of food and nutrition. The social appetite (3rd ed.). South Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.
  • DiClemente, R., Crosby, R., & Kegler, M. (Eds.). (2002). Emerging theories in health promotion practice and research: Strategies for improving public health. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
  • Scriven, A. (2010). Promoting health: A practical guide (6th ed.). New York, NY: Bailliere Tindall.
  • Worsley, T. (2008). Nutrition promotion: Theories and methods, systems and settings. Crows Nest, NSW, Australia: Allen & Unwin.
  • Nutbeam, D., Harris, E., & Wise, M. (2010). Theory in a nutshell (3rd ed.). NSW, Australia: McGraw-Hill.

Journal References

  • Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal
  • Medical Journal of Australia
  • The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
  • Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
  • International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity
  • Public Health Nutrition
  • Nutrition and Dietetics: Journal of the Dietetics Association of Australia
  • Journal of Nutrition, Health and Ageing
  • Appetite

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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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Exercise 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

    Public Health Nutrition

  • Unit Code

    NUT5114

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit places the study of nutrition issues and food habits within the sociological, cultural and political environment in which groups of people function and develop. The major nutrition-related health issues that exist in developed and developing countries are examined in terms of vulnerable populations and sub-groups, and global food markets are considered in terms of practical and ethical solutions. The knowledge and skills required for effective public health nutrition promotion, planning and implementation are addressed, and the particular place of public advocacy for nutrition is examined.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded NUT4444

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Assess current scientific nutrition and dietetic knowledge in order to formulate a public health nutrition perspective.
  2. Critically analyse the psycho-social-cultural aspects of food choices within the community.
  3. Critically evaluate past and present monitoring systems of public health nutrition.
  4. Demonstrate the application of the principles of evidence-based practice to public health nutrition initiatives.
  5. Demonstrate the research, planning and communication skillsrequired for public health nutrition initiatives.
  6. Synthesise scientific, social, economic and political information in order to evaluate nutrition interventions and policies related to global food sustainability.

Unit Content

  1. Principles and stages of establishing evidence and public health theory.
  2. Public health nutrition monitoring and surveillance systems.
  3. Public health nutrition policies, guidelines and successful interventions strategies.
  4. Psycho-socio-cultural aspects of food choices.
  5. Behaviour change principles in program design and implementation.
  6. Managing and marketing public health nutrition programs; impact measures of nutrition interventions.
  7. Professional ethics and practice; cultural competencies.
  8. Food insecurity and food assistance programs.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, seminars, guest speakers, discussion groups, brainstorming, problem-solving activities and e-learning.

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
Assignment ^Public Health Nutrition Intervention Plan40%
Presentation ^Critical Program Review20%
Examination ^End of semester examination40%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • ^ Lawrence, M., & Worsley, T. (Eds.). (2007). Public health nutrition: From principles to practice. Crows Nest, NSW: Allen & Unwin.
  • ^ Hughes., R, & Margetts, B. M. (2011). Practical public health nutrition. West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell. Available as e-book through ECU library.
  • DiClemente, R., Crosby, R., & Kegler, M. (Eds.). (2009). Emerging theories in health promotion practice and research. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
  • Germov, J., & Williams, L. (Eds.). (2009). A sociology of food and nutrition. The social appetite (3rd ed.). South Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.
  • Moodie, R., & Hulme, A. (Eds.). (2004). Hands-on health promotion. Victoria, Australia: IP Communications Pty. Ltd. Note: Seminal Reference.
  • Nutbeam, D., Harris, E., & Wise, M. (2010). Theory in a nutshell (3rd ed.). NSW, Australia: McGraw-Hill.
  • Owen, A., Splett, P., & Owen, G. (1999). Nutrition in the community: The art and science of delivering services. Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill. Note: Seminal Reference.
  • Scriven, A. (2010). Promoting health: A practical guide (6th ed.). New York, NY: Bailliere Tindall.
  • Worsley, T. (2008). Nutrition promotion: Theories and methods, systems and settings. Crows Nest, NSW, Australia: Allen & Unwin.

Journal References

  • Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal
  • Appetite
  • International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity
  • Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
  • Journal of Nutrition, Health and Ageing
  • Nutrition and Dietetics: Journal of the Dietetics Association of Australia
  • Public Health Nutrition
  • The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health

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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