HUMAN NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENT (PRACTICAL)

Paper Code: 
HFN 228
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

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 (COs): 

 

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

  
 

The Students will be able to-

COFN 59:Formulate and calculate requirements of both macro and micro nutrients.

COFN 60: Investigate impact of various components of pregnancy on iron requirements.

COFN61: Develop innovative recipes with improved protein quality.

COFN62: Investigate total fat and fibre intake of an individual

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

  
 
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.
 
e RESOURCES: 
• https://www.metabolichealthdigest.com/nutrient-requirements-for-indians-... 2020/#:~:text=Boys%20(10%2D12y)%3A%2016,18y)%3A%2032%20mg%2Fd.&te xt=RDA%20for%20zinc%20is%20recommended,zinc%20loss%20for%20better%20b ioavailability.
 
Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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