HUMAN NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS-PRACTICAL

Paper Code:

24CFSN704

Credits:

Contact Hours:

4.00

Max. Marks:

100.00

Objective:

This course will enable the students to –

Understand various methods for estimating energy and protein requirements of an individual
Understand methods for determining protein quality and requirements of iron etc.

Course Outcomes:

Course

Course outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24CFSN704

Human Nutrition- Requirements- Practical

(Practical)

CO97: Calculate total energy and protein requirements for diverse ages, physiological conditions and physical activity levels. Evaluate protein quality and synthesise ways to improve it.

CO98: Determine iron turnover, absorption and utilization and synthesize information related to iron needs and analyse dietary intake data to determine total fat and fibre consumption

CO99: Compile comprehensive practical records having data analysis related to macro and micronutrients and cultivate verbal communication skills to converse effectively with examiners.

CO100: Student will contribute effectively in course specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Power Point Presentations, Informative videos, group discussion

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentations, Field trips

Quiz, Poster Presentations,

Power Point Presentations, Individual and group projects,

Open Book Test, Semester End Examination, discussion, demonstration

Unit I:

CONTENT

Estimation of Energy Requirements-

Energy expenditure on physical activities
Factorial Approach
Estimation of Protein requirements

Factorial Approach

Estimation of Protein Quality using NDP-Cal%
Balance Studies-Nitrogen Balance
Calculate dietary fatty acid according to FAO/ WHO 2008 recommendation for adult male and Female in all three physical activity level, children and physiological status
Calculate iron requirement of Pregnant for all three trimester. Calculate RDA for pregnant women.
Calculate iron requirement for normal development of Foetus

Expansion of maternal Red Cell Mass
Placenta and cord during all three trimester

Determine total fat and fibre intake of self-using data on dietary intake using 24 hrs dietary recall method for a period of 3 days fat (MUFA, PUFA AND SATURATED FAT);[
Dietary Fibre (Insoluble, Soluble)

Essential Readings:

Pike and Brown: Nutrition-An Integrated approach-John Wiley and sons, New York
Denis M Medeiros and Robert E.C.Wildman.(2012) : Advanced Human Nutrition. Jones & Bartlett Learning. Third Edition
Jim Mann and A. Stewart Truswell.(2012): essentials of Human Nutyrition. Oxford University Press. Fourth Edition.

References:

Shills, M.E. Olson, J. Shike, M. and Roos, C. (2006) : Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease. 9^th edition. Williams and Williams. A Beverly Co. London.
Bodwell, C.E. and Erdman, J.W. (1988) Nutrient Interactions. Marcel Dekker Inc. New York.
Indian Council of Medical Research. Recommended Dietary Intakes for Indians – Latest Recommendations.
Indian Council of Medical Research. Nutritive Value of Indian Foods – Latest Publication.
Davidson, Passmore and Eastwood: Human Nutrition and Dietetics- FLBS
Bamji, M.S., Rao, N.P. and Reddy, V. (2010) : Textbook of Human Nutrition, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
Robinson, C.H. and Lawler, M.R. (2001). Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition. Macmillan, New York.

e RESOURCES:

• https://www.nin.res.in/nutrition2020/RDA_short_report.pdf

• https://www.metabolichealthdigest.com/nutrient-requirements-for-indians-icmr-nin-2020/#:~:text=Boys%20(10%2D12y)%3A%2016,18y)%3A%2032%20mg%2Fd.&text=RDA%20for%20zinc%20is%20recommended,zinc%20loss%20for%20better%20bioavailability.

• https://www.scribd.com/document/482326698/RDA-2020-Detailed-Document

Academic Year:

2024-2025