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Plan and modify meals and menus according to nutrition care plans

Plan and modify meals and menus according to nutrition care plans

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTNA303C
State Code
D8350
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/08/2011
Field of Education
069901 - Nutrition And Dietetics
Original Release Date
01/08/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop meals and menus to meet the nutrition requirements of specific client groups
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify conditions requiring a nutrition care plan most commonly encountered by the client group
  • 1.1 Identify food service systems
  • 1.2 Identify the conditions commonly encountered by the client group requiring a nutrition care plan or dietary modification
  • 1.3 Identify nutrient imbalance contributing to common lifestyle diseases and disorders
  • 1.4 Identify dietary factors associated with common lifestyle diseases/diet related chronic diseases and other nutrition-related conditions, food intolerances, allergies
2. Identify the special nutritional and dietary needs of client groups
  • 2.1 Identify special nutritional and dietary needs for conditions encountered by the client group
  • 2.2 Report identified dietary and nutrition needs to the dietitian
3. Develop or modify meals and menus to meet the special nutritional and dietary needs of client groups
  • 3.1 Plan and modify meals and menus to meet the nutritional and dietary needs of the client group, using standard guidelines
  • 3.2 Assess meals and menus for their suitability for texture modification to meet special nutritional and dietary needs, using standard guidelines
  • 3.3 Consult with dietitian about the special nutritional and dietary needs of client groups
  • 3.4 Incorporate sufficient choices of dishes and drinks in to menus for special needs, using standard guidelines
4. Plan meals to meet the nutritional needs of 'at risk' groups
  • 4.1 Identify groups 'at risk' of nutritional deficiencies
  • 4.2 Identify the nutritional needs of 'at risk' groups, and note the differences to 'well' population
  • 4.3 Plan meals to meet the nutritional needs of 'at risk' groups
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9355 HLTNA303B Plan and modify meals and menus according to nutrition care plans Unit of competency
C5075 HLTNA3A Plan and/or modify meals and menus according to nutrition care plans Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD209 HLTNA303D Plan and modify meals and menus according to nutrition care plans Unit of competency