NUTR09015 2019 Public Health Nutrition Interventions
Full Title
Public Health Nutrition Interventions
Transcript Title
Public Health Nutrition Interv
Code
NUTR09015
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
NUTR - Nutrition
Department
HEAL - Health & Nutritional Sciences
Level
09 - NFQ Level 9
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Laura Keaver, Irina Uzhova
Programme Membership
SG_SPUNU_M09 201900 Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition
Description
This module will enable graduate students to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate nutrition interventions in a range of settings. It will also introduce the theories of behaviour change which will be critically analysed to determine their effectiveness in different populations.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Evaluate the appropriateness of nutrition and related interventions or programmes to address a nutritional issue
2.
Analyse key factors contributing to success or failure of interventions or programmes addressing nutrition problems
3.
Demonstrate the ability to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate appropriate interventions and programmes to address nutrition issues
4.
Critically assess a range of health behaviour techniques and demonstrate how their application can support change within individuals and groups
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered through online weekly lectures. This will consist of a one hour lecture per week as well as one hour of asynchronous learning which will consist of interactive and forum discussions. In addition the learner will be expected to allocate an additional 5 hours per week for continuous assessment and additional reading
Module Assessment Strategies
This module is 100% continuous assessment, which will consist of critical evaluation of the existing intervention and development of detailed intervention plan to address nutrition related problem.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat continuous assessment if required
Indicative Syllabus
Theories, models and principles and of behaviour change; application of behaviour change models and principles to specific populations (inactive, obese, elderly) within the context of health and well-being; Concepts of health promotion strategies (frameworks), brief interventions; assess the evidence base of the use of these models in practice so as to assess their impact on health and well-being; appropriateness of nutrition interventions and programmes to address a nutritional issue; key factors contributing to success or failure of interventions or programmes addressing nutrition issues; planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of nutrition programmes; constraints involved in project implementation, application of qualitative and quantitative methodology to nutrition interventions, mHealth and eHealth interventions, ethical considerations involved in planning an intervention, health economics as it pertains to interventions
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Critical evaluation of the intervention | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 40 % | Week 5 | 1,2,4 |
| 2 | Development of an intervention plan | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 40 % | Week 10 | 3 |
| 3 | Forum discussion | Coursework Assessment | Assignment | 20 % | OnGoing |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Lecture | Online | One hour lecture and one hour asynchronous learning | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Directed Learning | Not Specified | Self-directed Learning | 5 | Weekly | 5.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 7.00 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Required Reading
2017 Community Nutrition Jones and Barlett Learning
2017 Community Nutrition Jones and Barlett Learning
Required Reading
2008 Nutrition and Health in Developing Countries Springer Science & Business Media
2008 Nutrition and Health in Developing Countries Springer Science & Business Media
Required Reading
2017 Public Health Nutrition Wiley-Blackwell
2017 Public Health Nutrition Wiley-Blackwell
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Judith L. Buttriss (Editor), Ailsa A. Welch (Editor), John M. Kearney (Editor), Dr. Susan A. Lanham-New (Editor) 2017 Public Health Nutrition Wiley-Blackwell.
Nnakwe 2017 Community Nutrition Jones and Barlett Learning
Piot P 2008 Nutrition and Health in Developing Countries Springer Science & Business Media.
Journal Resources
BMC Nutrition
Journal of Public Health Nutrition
Journal of Nutrition
European Journal of Nutrition
British Journal of Nutrition
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behaviour
URL Resources
Food and nutrition policy for schools: a tool for the development of school nutrition programmes in the WHO European Region. http://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/disease-prevention/nutrition/publications/guidance-and-tools/school-age-children-and-adolescents/food-and-nutrition-policy-for-schools-a-tool-for-the-development-of-school-nutrition-programmes-in-the-who-european-region
World Health Organisation: Nutrition Interventions. https://www.who.int/elena/intervention/en/
Food and Agriculture Organisation: www.fao.org/docrep/006/y5030e/y5030e15.htm
GAIN: Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition: https://www.gainhealth.org/about/alliances/
Other Resources
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