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Builds skills and understanding within the field of behavioural and applied nutrition. Topics include: application of behaviour change theory to eating behaviour, development and application of food models, the policy and process for food regulation.
| Paper title | Topics in Behavioural and Applied Nutrition |
|---|---|
| Paper code | HUNT453 |
| Subject | Human Nutrition |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | First Semester |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,655.33 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $5,793.66 |
- Contact
- human-nutrition@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View more information on the Department of Human Nutrition's website
- Teaching staff
- Associate Professor Rachel Brown
- Paper Structure
- The paper consists of three modules:
- Theories of health behaviour change and their application to eating behaviour
- Effective methods for nutrition communication
- The policy and process of food regulation at a population level
- Teaching Arrangements
- Two 2-hour classes per week
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
Students will be provided with readings.- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding,
Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- By the end of HUNT 453 you should be able to:
- Discuss approaches to nutrition promotion across the spectrum from individual behaviour change to specific population group and policy levels
- Identify and understand key constructs associated with some of the most widely used models of health behaviour change (e.g. social cognitive theory, stages of change or transtheoretical model, relapse prevention)
- Discuss the strengths and limitations of various models of health behaviour change
- Apply theoretical health behaviour change models to understanding a specific eating behaviour of your own and changing a selected aspect of your own eating behaviour
- Develop an evidence-based submission regarding food regulations/nutrition policy on a topical nutrition issue and debate the pros and cons of specific policies/regulations
- Discuss the development, delivery or potential uses of specific nutritional messages
- Explore the relevant scientific literature and other information sources prior to the creation of a nutrition message aimed at a specific group. Investigate delivery methods - be able to explain your choice and why it is likely to be most effctive for your chosen group
- Demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate scientific concepts to an audience
Timetable
Builds skills and understanding within the field of behavioural and applied nutrition. Topics include: application of behaviour change theory to eating behaviour, development and application of food models, the policy and process for food regulation.
This paper provides the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in a practical setting with consultations with clients.
| Paper title | Topics in Behavioural and Applied Nutrition |
|---|---|
| Paper code | HUNT453 |
| Subject | Human Nutrition |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | First Semester |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2021 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Contact
- human-nutrition@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View more information on the Department of Human Nutrition's website
- Teaching staff
- Associate Professor Rachel Brown
- Paper Structure
This paper consists of problem based learning cases and practical consults in the Human Nutrition clinic.
- Teaching Arrangements
Two 2-hour classes per week plus placements in the Human Nutrition clinic.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
Students will be provided with readings.- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding,
Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
By the end of HUNT 453 you should be able to
- Discuss approaches to nutrition and disease management across the lifecycle spectrum including individual behaviour change approaches
- Apply nutrition science to states of health and disease using the nutrition care process model
- Apply theoretical health behaviour change models to aid behaviour change of clients during consultations.
- Apply critical thinking and problem solving techniques to clinical practice
- Discuss the development and application of specific nutritional guidelines to patients and communities
- Explore the relevant scientific literature and other information sources to create up to date nutrition messages for clients.
- Demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate scientific concepts to a variety of audiences
