Unit Code: DNU616

Unit Name: Applied Dietetics & Nutrition

Description: The course is designed for students to learn the diseases and develop competencies in the medical nutrition therapy. A core role of the Dietitian in the clinical setting is to be able to develop specific dietary strategies appropriate to the diseases. An essential component of the course is the basic understanding of the pathophysiology of diseases that require clinical care management and to align the role of nutritional support in patient management. Students will be able to plan and modify specific diets, select proper foods and their consistency, texture and estimate the appropriate quantity of ingredients and administration with the timing of feedings. Continual monitoring and evaluation of the plan is also an essential part of MNT.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1: Describe the pathophysiology of specific diseases and the role of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) in the prevention, delay and management of diseases and/or conditions 2: Apply the nutrition care process to the management of adults with common lifestyle conditions 3: Design a modified or therapeutic diet for an individual including appropriate nutrient sources, meal plans, recipes, and special dietary products 4: Use the nutrition care process model to outline an individualised and culturally appropriate nutrition care plan for nutritionally vulnerable individuals 5: Reflect on effective and appropriate application of dietetic skills when using the nutrition care process for nutritionally vulnerable individuals

Prerequisite: DNU614

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 2