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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Provide healthy eating information.
  2. Support positive attitudes to eating and body composition.
  3. Provide healthy eating information.
  4. Support positive attitudes to eating and body composition.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role. This must include period(s) totalling at least two hours comprising at least five different client contact sessions, and:

access and provide each client with:

current healthy eating information from identified current healthy eating information resources

information on healthy eating related to the maintenance of health and prevention of chronic disease

answer client queries and concerns regarding interpretation of healthy eating information

collaborate with clients to implement healthy eating habits

identify and prepare referrals for at least five clients to an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Sports Dietitian and/or General Practitioner as required:

clients who have specific dietary requirements or dietary concerns

clients who need support regarding positive attitudes to eating.


Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

information to promote positive attitudes to eating and body composition:

relationship between fitness, health and appearance

relationship between healthy eating, physical and mental health

realistic expectations of nutrition and goal attainment

link between healthy eating and common client health conditions

current healthy information resources:

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) – Australian Dietary Guidelines

relevant current healthy eating information as outlined in the Australian Dietary Guidelines:

food groups and nutrients

balanced diet

own role and limitations in providing healthy eating information

role of Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Sports Dietitian and General Practitioner for referring clients

effects of cultural and social influences on food choices

referral requirements for:

dietary trends

fad or popular diets

nutritional supplementation

sports foods

ergogenic aids

concept of metabolism and the factors affecting metabolism.