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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

    Public Health Nutrition

  • Unit Code

    NUT5114

  • Year

    2019

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

  • Unit Coordinator

    Mrs Gemma JENKINS

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 planning, implementation and evaluation are addressed.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded NUT4444

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the application of the principles of evidence-based practice to public health nutrition initiatives.
  2. Critically evaluate past and present monitoring systems of public health nutrition.
  3. Assess current scientific nutrition and dietetic knowledge in order to formulate a public health nutrition perspective.
  4. Critically analyse the psycho-social-cultural aspects of food choices within the community.
  5. Demonstrate the research, planning and communication skills required 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. Determinants of health and food choice.
  5. Contemporary theoretical frameworks in public health.
  6. Planning, implementation and evaluation of public health nutrition interventions.
  7. Professional ethics and practice; cultural competencies.
  8. Food security.
  9. Chronic disease and obesity prevention.
  10. Food environment and sustainability.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 213 x 2 hour labNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

This unit will be delivered using technology enhanced learning, integrating face-to-face and digital experiences. Students will be required to access and use a variety of digital learning materials to prepare for their in-class discussion activities. The use of cases will enhance student problem-solving abilities and practical sessions will allow students to collaborate and learn to analyse public health nutrition problems. Guest speakers are invited and students will be guided with information analysis and intervention planning.

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%
PresentationCritical Program Review20%
Examination ^End of semester examination40%

^ Mandatory to Pass

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

    Public Health Nutrition

  • Unit Code

    NUT5114

  • Year

    2019

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

  • Unit Coordinator

    Mrs Gemma JENKINS

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 planning, implementation and evaluation are addressed.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded NUT4444

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the application of the principles of evidence-based practice to public health nutrition initiatives.
  2. Critically evaluate past and present monitoring systems of public health nutrition.
  3. Assess current scientific nutrition and dietetic knowledge in order to formulate a public health nutrition perspective.
  4. Critically analyse the psycho-social-cultural aspects of food choices within the community.
  5. Demonstrate the research, planning and communication skills required 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. Determinants of health and food choice.
  5. Contemporary theoretical frameworks in public health.
  6. Planning, implementation and evaluation of public health nutrition interventions.
  7. Professional ethics and practice; cultural competencies.
  8. Food security.
  9. Chronic disease and obesity prevention.
  10. Food environment and sustainability.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 213 x 2 hour labNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

This unit will be delivered using technology enhanced learning, integrating face-to-face and digital experiences. Students will be required to access and use a variety of digital learning materials to prepare for their in-class discussion activities. The use of cases will enhance student problem-solving abilities and practical sessions will allow students to collaborate and learn to analyse public health nutrition problems. Guest speakers are invited and students will be guided with information analysis and intervention planning.

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 Plan60%
PresentationCritical Program Review40%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Core Reading(s)

  • Hughes., R., & Margetts, B. M. (2011). Practical public health nutrition. West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/690958460?databaseList=638
  • Lawrence, M., & Worsley, T. (2007). Public health nutrition. From principles to practice. Crows Nest, NSW: Allen & Unwin. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/130551006?databaseList=638

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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