HSN738 - International Nutrition

Unit details

Year:

2024 unit information

Enrolment modes:Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 3: Paige Van Der Pligt
Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: Nil
Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment:

Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 5 scheduled online seminars (recordings provided)

Online independent and collaborative learning including 5 scheduled online recorded lectures (recordings provided)

Content

This unit provides an overview of the epidemiology of the major nutrition-related diseases in developed and developing countries. Topics covered include: the double-burden of nutrition-related disease, the international agreements affecting food production, distribution and trade and domestic food supplies, food security with an emphasis on causal factors, national policy and program interventions addressing famine and under-nutrition and the nutrition transition resulting from changing food consumption and physical activity patterns. Inadequate nutrition is examined from cultural, biological, economic, social and political perspectives. Practical skills in the design, implementation and evaluation of nutrition policies and program interventions addressing both under- and over-nutrition in developing countries are provided.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1 Describe major global determinants contributing to hunger and food security

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO3: Digital literacy

ULO2

Analyse the main causes of malnutrition

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO3

Discuss the causes and consequences of current transitions in nutrition

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO4

Compare the roles of various organisations involved in alleviating malnutrition

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO5

Describe various policies and programs working towards the alleviation of malnutrition worldwide

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO6

Develop an implementation plan for addressing a current nutrition issue in a developing

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO6: Self-management
GLO8: Global citizenship

Assessment

Trimester 3:
Assessment description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week

Assessment 1: Assignment

2000 words 40%
  • Week 6

Assessment 2: Assignment

2000 words 40%
  • Week 11

Assessment 3: Media presentation

5 minute video  20%
  • Week 11

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.

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