FUNDAMENTALS OF NUTRITION (THEORY)

Paper Code: 
CND 102
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
This course will enable the students: 
To comprehend the meal management system
To understand the relationship between nutrition and human well being 
To acquire knowledge regarding principles of planning diets
11.00
Unit I: 
UNIT I
1. Introduction to health
Dimensions & scope
Physical ,mental, social, spiritual, emotional, vocational, etc
Concept of Positive Health and wellbeing 
2. Concept and thorough understanding of
Definition of food, nutrients, nutrition, malnutrition (over & under nutrition)
Nutrient classification of food
Basic food group  
Recommended Dietary Allowances
Dietary guidelines
 
 
10.00
Unit II: 
UNIT II
 
3. Composition , classification, functions, requirements, sources of Macro nutrients:
Carbohydrate
 Protein 
 Fat
10.00
Unit III: 
UNIT III
4. Composition , classification, functions, requirements, sources of Micro nutrients
vitamins-water soluble(vitamin-B,C),
 fat soluble(vitamin -A,D,E,K)
antioxidants
9.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT IV
5. Composition , classification, functions, requirements, sources of Micro nutrients
 Minerals & trace elements-calcium, phosphorous, iron, magnesium, sodium, iodine
5.00
Unit V: 
UNIT-V
 
6. Functions & requirements:
Water
Fiber
7. Enzymes : functions , classification
Essential Readings: 
1. Srilakshmi. B. Food Science. New -Age International (P) Ltd. Publishers, New Delhi, 1997. 
2. Swaminathan M. Food Science Chemistry and Experimental foods, The Bangalore Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd., Mysore, Banaglore 1990. 
3. Potter, N.N. Food Science, CBS Publishers and Distributors. Delhi, 1987.
References: 
Books Recommended: 
1. Bennion, M. Introductory Foods. Eight edition. Macmillan Publishing Company, New York. 1985. 
2. Bogstrom, G. Principles ofFood Science, Vol I and II, The Macmillian Co., New York, 1968. 
3. Charly, H. Food Science. John Wiley and Sons Inc, New York. 
4. Griswald, R.M. The Experimental study of foods. Houghton Miffin Co., Boston, 1962. 
5. Hughes, Osee. Introduction Foods. The Mac Millan Co, New York, 1962. 
6. Lowe, B. Experimental Cookery. John Wiley and Sons Inc, New York. 
7. Manay, N.S. and Shadaksharaswamy M. Food Facts and Principles. Second edition, New Age International Publisher, New Delhi 2001. 
8. Meyer. L.H. Food Chemistry, CBS Publishers and Distribution, Delhi, 1987. 
9. Raina Usha, Kashyap Sushma, Nurala Vinita .Basic Food Preperation , A Complete Manual . Orient Longman      
10. Agarwal, Gupta and Khuteta, Food and Nutrition, Ajmer book Company, Jaipur 2001, Singh Varnda (in Hindi) 
11. Gupta. S., Seth, R., Khanna, K. and Mahna, R. Art and Science of Cooking-A Student's Manual, Blaze Publishers and Distributors Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi  1991. 
12. Mathur, M., Goyle, A., Gupta, P. and Magon, A Book of Recipes. Indian Book House, Jaipur, 1995.
 
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