Applied Nutrition HEC Curriculum
Semester Course Credit Hours
Applied Nutrition is with 01 hours in 136 hours of discipline General Courses to be chosen from other departments.
Applied Nutrition
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Unit
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Objectives
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Contents
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I.
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Describe the relationship between nutrition
& health |
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Introduction ·
Nutrition: o
History o
Concepts ·
Role of nutrition in
maintaining health ·
Nutritional problem in India ·
National nutritional policy ·
Factors
affecting food and nutrition: Socio
– economic, cultural, tradition, production, system
of distribution, life style and food habits, etc. ·
Role of food and
its medicinal value. ·
Classification of foods ·
Food standards ·
Elements of Nutrition: Macro
and micro ·
Calorie, BMR |
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II.
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Describe
the classification, functions, sources and recommended d daily allowances (RDA) of Carbohydrate s |
Carbohydrates ·
Classification ·
Caloric value ·
Recommended
daily allowances Dietary sources. ·
Functions ·
Digestion, absorption and storage,
metabolism of carbohydrates Malnutrition: Deficiencies and over consumption |
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III.
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Describe
the classification, functions, sources and recommended d daily allowances (RDA) of
fats |
Fats ·
Classification ·
Caloric value ·
Recommended
daily allowances ·
Dietary sources. ·
Functions ·
Digestion, absorption and storage, metabolism ·
Malnutrition: Deficiencies and over consumption |
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IV.
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Describe
the classification, functions, sources and recommended d daily allowances (RDA) of Protein |
Proteins ·
Classification ·
Caloric value ·
Recommended
daily allowances ·
Dietary sources. ·
Functions ·
Digestion, absorption and storage, metabolism ·
Malnutrition: Deficiencies and over consumption |
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V.
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Describe
the daily calorie requirement for different categories
of people |
Energy ·
Unit of Energy – Kcal ·
Energy
requirements of different categories of people ·
Measurements
of energy ·
Body Mass Index (BMI)
and basic metabolism ·
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) – ·
determination and factors affecting |
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VI.
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Describe
the classification, functions, sources and recommended d daily allowances (RDA) of Vitamins |
Vitamins ·
Classification ·
Recommended daily
allowances ·
Dietary sources. ·
Functions ·
Absorption,
synthesis, metabolism storage
and excretion ·
Deficiencies ·
Hypervitaminosis |
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VII.
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Describe
the classification, functions, sources and recommended d daily allowances (RDA) of Minerals |
Mineral · Classification · Recommended
daily allowances · Dietary sources. · Functions · Absorption, synthesis, metabolism storage and
excretion · Deficiencies Over consumption and toxicity |
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VIII.
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Describe the
sources, functions and requirement s of water & electrolytes |
Water & electrolytes ·
Water: Daily
requirements, regulation of water metabolism, distribution of body water, ·
Electrolytes: Types,
sources, composition of body
fluids. ·
Maintenance of fluid &
electrolyte balance ·
Over hydration, dehydration and water
intoxication ·
Electrolyte imbalances. |
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IX.
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Describe the cookery rules and preservation of nutrients and Prepare serve simple beverages and different types of food. |
Cookery rules and preservation of nutrients ·
Principles, methods
of cooking and serving ·
Preservation of nutrients ·
Safe Food handling
– toxicity ·
Storage of food ·
Food
preservation, food additives and its principles ·
Prevention of food adulteration Act (PFA) ·
Food standards ·
Preparation
of simple beverages and
different types of food |
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X.
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Describe and plan balanced diet for different categories of people |
Balanced Diet ·
Elements ·
Food groups ·
Recommended Daily
Allowance ·
Nutritive value
of foods ·
Calculation of balanced diet
for different categories of people ·
Planning the menu ·
Budgeting of food ·
Introduction to therapeutic diets: Naturopathy –
Diet. |
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XI.
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Describe various
National programmers related to Nutrition Describe the
role of nurse in assessment of nutritional status and nutrition education |
Role of nurse in nutritional programmes ·
National programmes related to nutrition o
Vitamin
A deficiency programme o
National iodine
deficiency disorders (IDD) programme. o
Mid –
day meal programme ·
Integrated child
development scheme (ICDS) ·
National and International agencies working towards food ·
/ nutrition. o
NIPCCD, CARE,
FAO, NIN, CFTERI (Central food technology and research institute) etc. ·
Assessment of nutritional status ·
Nutrition education and role of
nurse. |
Give your opinion if have any.