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Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care

Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHW021
State Code
WG672
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/08/2014
Field of Education
061305 - Indigenous Health
Original Release Date
12/08/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the required skills and knowledge to promote healthy nutrition to address the requirements of a range of client groups and to improve community nutrition. The unit applies to those Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers providing a range of primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Provide information on nutritional needs at different stages of life
  • 1.1 Provide information on nutritional requirements of pregnant and lactating women
  • 1.2 Promote dietary guidelines for children and adolescents, including importance of breastfeeding and appropriate introduction of solid foods
  • 1.3 Explain nutritional requirements for babies and toddlers to family and/or carers
  • 1.4 Provide information on dietary guidelines for adults
  • 1.5 Provide information for older people on nutrition requirements and food preparation issues
2. Inform clients of dietary requirements of specific conditions
  • 2.1 Identify clients with specific conditions requiring counselling for healthy eating
  • 2.2 Provide overweight clients with information on strategies to achieve long-term weight reduction
  • 2.3 Identify common dietary restrictions for clients with specific health conditions and assist clients to obtain and follow specific dietary advice on appropriate nutrition
  • 2.4 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
D5670 HLTAHW407B Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEO01 HLTAHPR006 Provide healthy lifestyle information Unit of competency