To enable the students: -
Introduction to nutrition – definition of nutrition, nutrients and health
Basic 5 food groups, food guide, food pyramid
Macro nutrients – carbohydrates, fats and proteins
Composition, classification, food sources, functions, requirements, deficiency and storage in body
Micro nutrients – minerals, fat soluble vitamins and water soluble vitamins
Water – functions, requirements, sources and balance
Introduction to meal management - balanced diet
Basic principles and steps in meal planning
Nutrition during the life cycle
Nutrition during the life cycle
Role of dietitian and Nutritionist
Basic concept of diet therapy
Therapeutic adaptation of normal diet
Obesity – causes, prevention and dietary modification
Underweight – causes and Dietary modifications
Etiology, symptoms and diet in gastro Intestinal diseases – diarrhea (acute and chronic), constipation ( atonic and spastic)