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    Overview

    Explores the management of nutrition-related illnesses using a case-based approach. Students will be guided to gather and interpret nutritional data, and develop nutrition care plans founded on evidence-based nutrition principles.

    HUNT 442 is designed to cover the real world practice as it relates to the treatment of nutrition related diseases such as diabetes, weight management, heart disease, gastrointestinal, cancer and malnutrition. The intent of the paper is to develop evidence-based practitioners.

    About this paper

    Paper title Applied Nutrition & Disease Management
    Subject Human Nutrition
    EFTS 0.1667
    Points 20 points
    Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (Distance learning)
    Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,797.86
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Contact

    human-nutrition@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Tessa Scott

    Paper Structure

    Over a 13-week period, students complete weekly case-based studies where they are guided to gather and interpret relevant nutritional data, set patient-centred goals and develop a nutrition care plan founded on evidence-based nutrition and disease management principles.

    Teaching Arrangements

    The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.

    There are case-based practicums, lecture and nutrition counselling sessions.

    Textbooks

    To be advised

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised

    Scholarship, Global Perspectives, Research, Critical Thinking, Cultural Understanding, Communication, Interdisciplinary Perspective, Teamwork, Self-motivation and Lifelong Learning
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    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to:

    • Explain the aetiology, pathophysiology, nutrition management and relevant pharmacological elements of the major nutrition-related diseases across the lifecycle
    • Critically apply evidence relevant to the prevention and management of nutrition-related chronic disease for diverse individuals and groups
    • Apply food and nutrition assessment expertise and judgement to assess nutritional intakes and status of diverse individuals and groups taking into account cultural and socioeconomic factors
    • Demonstrate effective oral and written communication, team leadership and collaborative skills to successfully work to a common goal with others. This includes communicating clearly, actively listening to others, taking responsibility for mistakes, and respecting the diversity of your colleagues
    • Evaluate self-performance and recognize and address limitations of professional knowledge, skills and abilities (including cultural competence)
    • Apply Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, Tikanga and Māori models of health such as Te Whare Tapa Whā to applied practice

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Other

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 12:00-13:50 9-13, 15-22
    Thursday 12:00-14:50 9-13, 15-16, 18-22

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Other

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 12:00-13:50 9-13, 15-22
    Thursday 12:00-14:50 9-13, 15-16, 18-22
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