This unit will develop student understanding of public health nutrition, which encompasses the biological, social and environmental dimensions of health in promoting and maintaining the nutritional health of populations. Nutritional issues facing population groups in Australia and the role of public health practitioners in promoting health and preventing disease will be considered. Frameworks, policies and legislation relating to nutrition and health promotion practice will be explored along with practical aspects of public health nutrition practice.

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Unit Coordinator and Head of Course self reflection, SUTE feedback.

The unit’s learning content, structure, and assessment tasks may require revision to better align with student learning needs, with consideration given to updating topics and incorporating alternative areas if appropriate.

Consider reviewing the unit’s weekly content delivery, overall structure, and assessment tasks to ensure they align with student learning needs. This may include revising weekly learning booklets, updating lecture materials, and incorporating alternative or updated assessment topics where appropriate.

Feedback from Unit Coordinator and SUTE feedback.

Students valued the applied nature of the assessment tasks, particularly the opportunity to collect and analyse real data. They noted that preparing a written report and oral presentation based on their own findings enhanced their understanding and supported the development of practical, transferable skills.

Maintain the applied focus of assessment tasks, ensuring students continue to engage in data collection, analysis, and presentation activities that build practical skills and reinforce real-world application of knowledge.