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Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care

Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHW407B
State Code
D5670
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2011
Field of Education
061305 - Indigenous Health
Original Release Date
22/07/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the competencies required to promote healthy nutrition to address the requirements of a range of client groups and to improve community nutrition
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Provide information on nutritional needs at different stages of life
  • 1.1 Explain nutritional requirements for babies and toddlers to carers
  • 1.2 Provide information for older people on nutrition requirements and food preparation issues
  • 1.3 Provide information on nutritional requirements of pregnant and lactating women
  • 1.4 Promote dietary guidelines for children and adolescent, including importance of breastfeeding and appropriate introduction of solid foods
  • 1.5 Provide information on dietary guidelines for adults
2. Inform clients on dietary requirements of specific conditions
  • 2.1 Target clients with specific conditions for counselling on healthy eating
  • 2.2 Give overweight clients information on strategies to achieve long term weight reduction
  • 2.3 Provide information on appropriate nutrition for clients presenting with specific health conditions
  • 2.4 Identify common dietary restrictions for clients with specific health conditions and assist clients to obtain and follow specific dietary advice
  • 2.5 Refer clients to other health professionals and support agencies for nutritional advice as required
3. Work with community agencies to promote nutrition
  • 3.1 Discuss the link between nutrition and health with communities, their agencies, stores and other representatives
  • 3.2 Promote appropriate food storage, hygiene and preparation practices
  • 3.3 Discuss policies that promote good health through nutrition with communities, their agencies, stores and relevant representatives
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8977 HLTAHW407A Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG672 HLTAHW021 Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care Unit of competency