This course shall enable the students :
CO33: Explain body composition and methods of measuring body composition
CO34: Analyze the various factors influencing growth and development across the lifespan
CO35: Analyze and evaluate factors influencing energy metabolism and apply appropriate methods to measure energy expenditure
CO36: Explain the etiology, diagnostic criteria, clinical manifestations, complications, and dietary modification of various medical conditions like, surgery, burns, food allergy and cancer, and provide effective care, support, and counselling
CO37: Explain the etiology, diagnostic criteria, clinical manifestations, complications, and dietary modification of
dental caries, gout, eating disorders, and AIDS, and provide effective care, support, and counselling
CO38: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction
Body composition
Measurement and Significance
Biochemical composition
Lean body weight and fat free body weight, Body Cell Mass
Growth and development
Energy metabolism
Dietary Management and Counselling
Dietary Management and Counselling:
§ Dental caries
§ Gout
§ Eating disorders – anorexia, bulimia
Infection (AIDS)
Essential Readings:
Suggested Readings: