ELDERLY HEALTH, NUTRITION AND WELL BEING

Paper Code: 
HFN 144G
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  • To understand the changes that occur in the body as a person ages
  • To understand the nutritional requirements of the elderly
  • To identify the most common types of nutritional disorders and deficiencies and the signs and symptoms of each
  • To understand the role of functional foods in well being of elderly population

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Process of Aging

Changes associated with Aging –

  • Physiological changes – Loss of teeth, Decreased neuromuscular coordination, Impaired hearing and vision, Diminished sense of taste and smell, Anorexia, Physical discomfort
  • Changes in body composition
  • Changes in gastro-intestinal tract
  • Changes in cardiovascular system
  • Changes in respiratory function
  • Changes in renal function
  • Changes in skeletal tissue
  • Hormonal changes
  • Socio-psychological changes

 

12.00
Unit II: 
UNIT II

Dietary and Nutritional Requirement

  • Nutrient needs
  • Recommended dietary allowances
  • Diet and feeding pattern

 

12.00
Unit III: 
UNIT III

Nutrition related problems, management, prevention and control

  • Malnutrition, Obesity, Osteoporosis, Oral and dental health, anaemia, constipation, neurological dysfunction
  • Degenerative diseases – Cancer, Cardiovascular diseases, Diabetes
  • Nutrition Support – Parentral/Enteral/Oral

 

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT IV

Nutritional Assessment

  • Dietary assessment
  • Biochemical estimation
  • Anthropometry
  • Clinical examination
  • Screening tools for nutritional status assessment of the elderly - MNA, SGA, MUST

 

15.00
Unit V: 
UNIT V

Functional foods and aging populations

  • Definition and functions - Functional foods, Neutraceuticals, phytochemicals, food supplements, antioxidants 
  • Common functional foods – probiotics and prebiotics products, cholesterol lowering products, omega 3 foods, calcium and vitamin D enriched foods

Health programme/s for elderly in India

  • National program for the health-care for the elderly (NPHCE) in India

·Contribution Of Voluntary Organizations For The Welfare Of The Aged

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Singh Amarjeet,  Kaur  Sukhpal,  Kishore Jugal (2014) Comprehensive Textbook of Elderly Care. Century Publications, New Delhi
  • Khanna, K., Gupta, S. and Seth, R. (2013). Textbook of Nutrition and Dietetics, Phoenix Pub. House Pvt. Ltd. , New Delhi.
  • Swaminathan, M.S. (1985). Advanced Textbook on Food and Nutrition. Vol. I & II. The Bangalore Printing & Publishing Co. Ltd. Bangalore.
  • Garrow, J.S., James, W.P.T. and Ralph, A. (2000): Human Nutrition Dietetics, 10th Edition, Churchill Livingstone.
  • Srilaxmi, B. (2014). Diettics. New Age International Publishers, New Delhi
  • Antia, F.P. and Abraham, P. (1997). Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition. Oxford University Press, Delhi.
  • Robinson, C.H. and Lawler, M.R. (1986). Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition. Macmillan, New York.
  • Sharma, S. (2000). Human Nutrition and Meal Management. Jananada Prakashan, Ansari Road, New Delhi.
  • Sharlin, J. and Edelstein, S. (2011). Essentials of Life Cycle Nutrition. Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Canada.
  • Research Papers and Reports

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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