Assessment 2 – Report (1200 words, 30%)
Purpose
To demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and application of evidence-based dietary advice and guidelines
Learning objectives
1.
Review and analyse the role and function of macronutrients, micronutrients and functional components of food in maintaining health
2.
Understand digestion, absorption and metabolism of food in the human body and its relation to determining the nutritional status of individuals
3.
Evaluate the concept of energy balance and analyse the role of diet in maintaining this
4.
Reflect critically on factors influencing food choices and behaviours and the ability to influence these to promote health
5.
Apply Australian evidence-based dietary guidelines and nutrition requirements to support population health
Task
Choose one of the topics provided and prepare a brief 1200-word report
Submission details
Submission details
Submit your assessment as one document via Learnline.
Submit as a word document (or similar format)
The file name should be:
Surname_firstname_student number_NUT301_Assessment 2
Assessment requirements
APA 7 referencing conventions must be used
Refer to the assessment rubric for further guidance.
Topic 1:
As a dual-qualified exercise scientist and nutritionist, you have recently started a job that involves running a healthy aging program for adults over 70 years. This program includes providing general nutrition recommendations on healthy eating, including menu plans that align with current dietary guidelines and evidence-based nutrition recommendations.
You are currently reviewing the menu plan resources and have noticed that faux meat is recommended as the only protein source. As you are updating these resources, you need to review the evidence between faux meat and healthy aging. Prepare a 1200-word report that provides evidence-based recommendations and rationale about including only faux meat in your program menu plans.
Topic 2:
As the head of the health and physical education department at a local high school, you are involved in supporting a school breakfast program. The program ensures all students have a healthy and nutritious breakfast to support them in growing and learning well and aims to align with current dietary guidelines and evidence-based nutrition recommendations.
In a recent meeting, a parent from the school’s parents committee requested that all dairy options be removed from the breakfast program and, instead, only offer plant-based alternatives. You will need to review the evidence between plant-based alternatives and adolescent development and health. Prepare a 1200-word report that provides evidence-based recommendations and rationale about including only plant-based alternative dairy options in the school breakfast program.
Tips to help you prepare for your assessment:
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Review learning content, including tutorial recordings and activities
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Review the relevant resources provided to you including
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The current Australian Dietary Guidelines
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Eat for Health Educators Guide
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Ensure you are familiar with APA 7 referencing
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Home – CDU APA Referencing – Subject guides at Charles Darwin University
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Please use reputable sources for your assessment
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Review learning materials from Week 1 – 9
Recommended structure:
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Introduction: introduce the topic and provide context. You should introduce the age group you are focusing on and identify key nutritional considerations. (~200-250 words)
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Main body: your review of the latest evidence relating to your chosen topic. This should include multiple paragraphs. (~750-800 words)
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Recommendations: outline your recommendations and brief rationale based on your review of the current evidence. You may wish to present your information in dot point form or in a table. (~100-150 words)
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Conclusion: provide a brief summation of evidence and recommendations. This should be 2-3 sentences long. (~150)
NB tables and figures can be utilized to represent information and do not count towards your word count
NUT301
Assessment 2 Report Rubric
High Distinction
(85-100%)
Distinction
(75-84%)
Credit
(65-74%)
Pass
(50-64%)
Fail
(0-49%)
Knowledge
25% of total grade
Mastery of content within the
field of study, including exceptional understanding of nutrition priorities in target group.
Substantial knowledge of
fundamental concepts in the
field of study, including
very good understanding of nutrition priorities in target group.
Good knowledge of
fundamental concepts in
the field of study, including understanding of nutrition priorities in target group.
Adequate knowledge of
fundamental concepts in the
field of study, however inconsistencies in understanding of nutrition priorities in target group.
Deficiencies in
understanding the
fundamental concepts in the
field of study
Critical analysis
25% of total grade
Demonstrates expert and critical evaluation of
data, cases, problems and their
solutions and implications
Demonstrates critical evaluation of data,
cases, problems and their
solutions and implications
Demonstrated a considered evaluation of
data, cases, problems and
their solutions and
implications
Identifies data, cases,
problems and their solutions
and implications
Inability to identify data,
cases, problems and their
solutions and implications
Researching and utilizing the literature effectively
20% of total grade
Insightful, well considered comprehension of texts, resources and readings which align with and support statements.
Proficient comprehension of texts, resources and readings with well-chosen connections which support statements.
Developing comprehension of texts, resources, and readings. Most statements supported by evidence.
Attempt at comprehension of texts, resources and reading. Statements are not always supported by evidence. Reliance on quotations rather than interpreting meaning through paraphrasing.
Minimal engagement with texts, resources, and readings. Sources not relevant to the topic. Overuse of quotations and/or evidence of plagiarism.
Communication (organisation of ideas, punctuation, spelling and grammar)
20% of total grade Masters the conventions of the discipline to communicate at an expert level, including very clear and concise writing, well developed ideas and minimal errors in grammar, punctation and spelling.
Uses the conventions of the discipline to communicate at a professional level, including clear and concise writing, mostly well-developed ideas and a few errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling
Uses the conventions of the discipline to communicate at an effective level, with somewhat concise writing and consistent errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling
Uses some of the conventions of the discipline to communicate appropriately, with consistent in writing, grammar, punctuation and spelling
Communicates information
or ideas in ways that are
frequently incomplete,
confusing and not
appropriate to the
conventions of the discipline.
Referencing
10% of total grade
Mastery of academic conventions, including citation, referencing and formatting and adherence to requirements
Few or inconsistent errors in academic conventions, including citation, referencing and formatting and adherence to requirements
Some minor or consistent errors in academic conventions, including citation, referencing and formatting and adherence to requirements
Numerous minor or consistent errors in academic conventions, including citation, referencing and formatting and adherence to requirements
Major errors in academic conventions, including citation, referencing and formatting. Did not adhere to assessment requirements.
