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Human Nutritional Requirement (Practical)
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.
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Learning outcomes (at course level) |
Learning and teaching strategies |
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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.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED:
· 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.
