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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.
This unit examines the relationship between nutrition and population health. Students are provided with an overview of public health nutrition in Australia and are introduced to the scope of nutrition-related morbidity and mortality, the links between diet and health status, and methods used to promote healthy eating. Target groups for public health nutrition interventions within the Australian population are identified and sources of data from which nutrition status can be obtained are also investigated.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Small group activities, discussions, on-line resources, E-learning course work and activities.
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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | On-line tests | 20% |
| Assignment | Advocacy letter | 40% |
| Examination | End of semester exam | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | On-line tests | 20% |
| Assignment | Advocacy letter | 40% |
| Examination | End of semester exam | 40% |
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.
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:
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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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.
This unit examines the relationship between nutrition and population health. Students gain an understanding of public health nutrition in Australia and are introduced to the scope of nutrition-related morbidity and mortality. Students learn about the links between diet and health status, and explore data sources that are used to identify the nutrition status of a population. The methods used to promote healthy eating are introduced, including social media and advocacy methods and priority populations for public health nutrition interventions within Australian are explored. Sustainable Development Goals and local, state and national health guidelines and directives are introduced, and the principles of food and nutrition intervention designs are examined.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Online and classroom learning is highly interactive and students are encouraged to work collaboratively to develop listening and speaking skills. Students explore Nutrition Science careers and complete an Employability Skills Cluster Matrix to gain an understanding of their personal strengths and skills development needs.
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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Case analysis and short answer responses | 20% |
| Assignment | Public health nutrition advocacy | 40% |
| Examination | End of semester exam | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Case analysis and short answer responses | 20% |
| Assignment | Public health nutrition advocacy | 40% |
| Examination | End of semester exam | 40% |
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.
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:
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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