This task includes two (2) components. Both components MUST be completed to achieve a PASS mark for this task.

1. Group case study (30%): you will work in small groups to investigate a nutrition-related disease or condition, and as a group develop a case study related to the disease or condition.
2. Individual quiz on group work (formative only): as an individual you will complete a formative quiz on the strategies used by your group to support its functioning and effectiveness.

Task overview and aims:

This task aims to develop your:

• understanding of how food and nutrition factors impact human health and disease across stages of the lifespan;
• understanding of nutrient requirements and factors which impact requirements during stages of the lifespan;
• skills and ability to research and critically review evidence; and
• appreciation and understanding of how to work in a small group.

Task details:

1. Group case study:

In week 4 of the term (following census date), you will be allocated to groups of four (4) students. Each group will be provided with an online group space on our unit Moodle site. Each group space will include a discussion forum (asynchronous) and chat sessions (as required). Each group will be allocated one (1) nutrition-related condition or disease that will form the basis of your group discussions and subsequent case study.

Between weeks 4 and 8, students within each group are expected to conduct research and online discussions that develop collective understanding of your allocated nutrition-related condition or disease.

As a minimum, your group discussions should include:

• Initial development of a mutually agreed upon group schedule for completion of the task, which is based on group communications and identification of each members strengths and weaknesses, time/family/work commitments and specific roles in researching the topic,
• A description of the disease/condition including aetiology/causes and risk factors,

• A description of the role of food and nutrition in the prevention and/or treatment of the disease/condition,

• The incidence and prevalence rates in Australia and how they compare to global statistics,

• Differences between groups within Australia e.g. according to age/stage of lifespan, living location (rural vs urban), gender, socio-economic status, education levels, ethnicity etc

The information, evidence and understanding gained within your group will guide the development of your group case study that portrays one (1) individual who would likely represent an Australian who is affected by the condition/disease. Your group case study (approximately 350-450 words - excluding cover page and bibliography) will be submitted by one member of your group and include the following sections:

• Cover page
• Including a chosen title relevant to case; group members; due date; total word count
• Cover page on separate page to case study
• Case study
• Profile and problem
• Assessment
• Treatment
• Plan

• Bibliography (NOTE: no in-text referencing is required for the case study itself)
• Use of at least five (5) reliable scientific sources/resources
• Bibliography on separate page to case study
• APA or Harvard referencing style

2. Individual quiz on group work (formative ONLY)

As an individual you will complete a formative quiz (approximately 15-30 minutes) which reports on the strategies used by your group to support its functioning and effectiveness. In week 9 or 10, you will be required to reflect on your group work experience and complete the quiz by responding to questions regarding strategies in relation to:

• Getting to know each other
• Establishing ways of working
• Role adoption
• Organisation of group meetings
• Allocation of tasks and workloads
• Challenges and issues.

The following criteria will be used to assess your group case study:

• Clear and concise description of case including disease/condition and individuals characteristics relevant to the disease/condition.
• Clear and concise overview of food and nutrition intakes, health behaviours and concerns expressed by client and relevant to the disease/condition.
• Outline of nutrition recommendations relevant to the case and in relation to the Australian Dietary Guidelines and/or the Australian Guide to Health Eating
• Outline of additional recommendations relevant to the case and in relation to evidence from primary research
• Clear and concise overview of expected outcomes of treatment that is time bound and includes alternative strategies and consideration for scope of practices and advice that should/could be sort from other health professionals.
• Writing mechanics, case study length, submission and formatting guidelines.
• Referencing style and use of reliable evidence based sources.
• Completion of formative quiz by all group members.

This task requires each student to conduct research and critically review evidence for the role of nutrition in human health.

Task overview and aims:

This task aims to develop your ability to conduct research and critically review evidence for nutrition-related health conditions, and explain how nutrition plays a central role in the prevention and/or treatment of one or more of these conditions.

Task details:

Specifically you will choose one (1) of the following topics and critically analyse published sources (at least 15 primary journal articles) to develop a written literature review of:

• The role of fruits and vegetables in health; OR
• The role of dairy foods in health; OR
• The role of grains and cereals in health; OR
• The role of dietary fats and lipids in health; OR
• The role of meat, legumes, fish, poultry and other sources of protein in health.

Your review should summarise, classify, compare and evaluate the literature related to your chosen topic.

Your review submission must include the following components:

• Cover page (see example provided in unit Assessment Guide - available on unit Moodle site)
• Introduction
• Body
• Conclusion
• Reference page (APA or Harvard referencing style).

Your review will be assessed against the following criteria:

• Formatting and submission requirements (word document; size 12 Times New Roman font; No borders, shading, pictures or images; 1.5/double line spacing; line spaces between paragraphs, page numbers included)
• Introduction includes: clear statement of the topic and groundwork is laid for direction of review; and statement of limitations
• Body of review: flows from general ideas to specific conclusions; includes transitions between paragraphs that tie all sections together.
• Coverage of content is appropriate; sources are cited when statements are made; significance to purpose is highly evident; high level of critical analysis and comparison.
• Conclusion: provides succinct and precise conclusion based on review; includes insights into the topic; and research question are strongly supported by the review.
• Clarity of writing and writing technique.
• Accuracy in writing (spelling and grammar)
• Citations and references are adequate and accurate throughout text and reference list.