On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Select, justify, implement, and interpret data from, tools and methodologies for assessing the nutritional status of individuals or groups, for various purposes and assess data/results against various guidelines/references.
2. Critique the strengths and limitations (including measurement errors) of various nutritional status assessment techniques, tools and methodologies.
3. Obtain, organise, analyse, and present dietary data and interpret results, utilising suitable nutritional analysis software, databases, techniques and procedures.
4. Describe, critique, apply, and interpret results from, various methods used to determine the comparative validity and reliability of specific tools and methods used to assess nutritional status.
5. Communicate professionally and effectively in verbal and written formats.

1. Methods, including their strengths, weaknesses, and when and how to use, that can be used to assess the nutritional status of groups and individuals. This includes:
i. Anthropometry (for example, body composition)
ii. Biochemical (for example, iron deficiency anaemia)
iii. Clinical (for example, sarcopenia)
iv. Dietary methods (for example, diet diversity or energy intake)
v. Physical activity level
vi. Energy expenditure
2. Results of various nutritional assessment methods to evaluate nutritionally related issues or assess progress against guidelines/references/standards to assess nutritional status (for example, nutrient reference values).
3. Comparative validity and reliability of methods that are used to assess nutritional status (for those that have not been already validated) and the results from validation studies.