NS5226 - Infant Feeding and Nutrition

Credit points:	03
Year:	2016
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	College of Healthcare Sciences

This subject will develop theoretical knowledge related to infant feeding and nutrition. This knowledge will be applied with a family centred focus using a health promotion framework within the clinical practice setting. Knowledge gained will include an in-depth understanding of the anatomical, physiological and pathophysiological aspects of infant feeding and nutrition. The student will gain knowledge of the physiological processes of breast feeding, specialised feeding and nutrition in the 'at risk' newborn including preterm infant, growth restricted infant, newborn with selected congenital anomalies and the newborn with infection.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate and apply knowledge of WHO Baby Friendly Health Initiative in the 'at risk' newborn;
• demonstrate knowledge of the principles of nutrition in the 'at risk' infant including interpretation of weight changes and calculation of caloric and fluid requirements;
• demonstrate knowledge of pathophysiological processes influencing fluid and feed requirements;
• apply principles related to infant feeding and nutrition to infants with selected congenital abnormalities;
• utilise a culturally safe, family centred approach to infant feeding and nutrition in the 'at risk' infant.

Availabilities
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2016
Coord/Lect:	Miss Nicky Audas-Gray.
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	assignments (50%); (40%); scenario-based quiz (10%); online breastfeeding module (pass/fail) (%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.