Imagine you are working as a nutritionist in health promotion, and have been asked to conduct a Needs Assessment addressing the issues outlined in the case study provided. You need to descri

Imagine you are working as a nutritionist in health promotion, and have been asked to conduct a Needs Assessment addressing the issues outlined in the case study provided. You need to describe the stages of conducting a Needs Assessment, including how you would conduct each stage. You will also need to make the case for a priority issue with a target population for a health promotion program to address the health concern outlined in the case study (Asthma in primary school children) for this trimester. Assessment 2 provides the opportunity to plan a program focused on the issue in the target group identified.
Your Needs Assessment should be presented as a report, and should include the following headings and information:
1. Introduction
Outline the components of your report including the stages of a Needs Assessment and the topic being addressed from the case study provided for this trimester
2. Background
2.1. Define the relevant population group or community
2.1.1. Demographics and social characteristics
2.1.2. Behaviours, values and lifestyles
2.1.3. Cultural, environmental and historical circumstances