Launceston
Introduction
This is a practical unit providing students with an overview of public health nutrition principles and practices. Students will develop an understanding of public health nutrition priorities such as obesity prevention; economic, geographically and socially disadvantaged communities; international nutrition; food systems and food safety legislation referring to legal and regulatory considerations as appropriate. This unit includes a practical component dealing with food handling, food hygiene and cooking principles within a community setting. You will also have the opportunity to work a community nutrition project within a small group in this unit.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Community and Public Health Nutrition |
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| Unit code | CXA185 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Sandra Murray |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
CXA214
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Clinical Practice: 4 hours - 2 weeks Tutorial: 2 hours - 10 weeks Individual Study: 7 hours - 13 weeks |
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| Assessment | Report (2000 words) 20%, Journal (1000 words) 15%, Presentation (15 mins) 15%, Report (500 words) 10%, Final Exam (2 hours) 40% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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