NUT2029 Nutrition education and counselling
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUT2029 Nutrition education and counselling is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It needs NUT1021 and NUT1024 .
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUT2029
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
- NUT1021Fundamentals of human nutritionNo reviews yet
- NUT1024 Nutrition, health and behaviour
After NUT2029
No unit lists NUT2029 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in Bachelor of Human Nutrition
Overview
Emphasis on nutrition education and counselling skills is important in the educational progress of future nutritionists.
It requires a combination of nutritional expertise and psychological understanding for nutritionists to work in clinical or community settings.
Well-developed nutrition education and counselling programs have been shown to reverse issues related to dietary adherence.
In this unit, the students will explore the psychological theories and health models that underpin the understanding of human health behaviours, development of nutrition education and counselling skills.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Case study analysis (1,800 words)Written30%
- Professional performance (15 mins/station)Performance30%
- Plan/Proposal (15 minutes video in pairs)Presentation40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify components of counselling skills and its influence on individuals.
- 2
Describe theories and models that influence nutrition education and counselling processes.
- 3
Illustrate counselling skills for a target individual or group.
- 4
Identify appropriate communication methods in approaching an individual or group for nutrition education or counselling purpose.
- 5
Exhibit consideration towards the influence of cultural background, experiences, attitudes, and biases that could influence outcomes of nutrition education and/or counselling.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Practical activities18 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
An average of 6 hours of teacher-directed study per week, including 2 hours of lectures, 2 hours of workshops per week and 3 hours of practical every fortnight.
6 hours per week of self-directed study.
Total per week = 12 hours
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Tan Seok Tyug
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Snigdha Misra
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUT2029?
You need NUT1021 and NUT1024 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is NUT2029 offered?
In 2026, NUT2029 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
How much work is NUT2029?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does NUT2029 have an exam?
No. NUT2029 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.