Available in 2024
Course code

NUDI4290

Units

10 units

Level

4000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course examines the application of nutrition and dietetics knowledge in the field of child and family health and nutrition. The course aims to develop a holistic approach to optimising the nutritional health of this group.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Online

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and its application to disease prevention and management in babies, children, adolescents.

2. Collect, organise, and assess information related to the health and nutritional status of babies, children, and adolescents, using the Nutrition Care Process

3. Interpret and translate scientific knowledge into practical and patient-centred interventions for babies, children, adolescents, and their families.

4. Demonstrate a professional and autonomous approach to dietetic practice.


Content

The course consists of the following modules/content;

  1. Infant and child nutrition
  2. Nutrition in common paediatric diseases and conditions
  3. Paediatric nutrition support
  4. Nutrition and mental health for children, adolescents and young people
  5. Communicating Nutrition messages to children, adolescents, young people and families.

Requisite

This course is only available to students enrolled in the [12339] B Nutrition & Dietetics (Honours) program.

Must have successfully completed of NUDI3230


Assumed knowledge

NUDI3220 Clinical Nutrition 1, NUDI3240 Dietetic Practice, NUDI3250 Nutrition Communication, NUDI3300 Food and Nutrition Service Management, NUDI3310 Community and Public Health Nutrition 2


Assessment items

Written Assignment: Assignment 1

Professional Task: Assignment 2

Quiz: Online Quizzes


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Online

Lecture-1
  • Online 12 hour(s) per term
  • All contact will be online as per distance course. Lectopia lectures students may access at anytime. Email as arranged with the Course Co-ordinator. Blackboard Elluminate as per arrangement with Course Co-ordinator.
Self-Directed Learning-1
  • Self-Directed 90 hour(s) per term

Course outline