HUMAN NUTRITION REQYUREMENTS-PRACTICAL

Paper Code: 
CCND 704
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

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

 

Course Outcomes: 

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Course Title

24CCND704

 

 

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 student will 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: 

CONTENTS

 

  • Estimation of Energy Requirements-                                                    
    • BMR
  • 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. 9th 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.

 

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Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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