MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY- II (THEORY)

Paper Code: 
CND 402
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Acquire knowledge regarding effect of various diseases on nutritional status.
  2. Gain an understanding of the nutrient and dietary requirements of different diseases.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

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(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

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CND 402

Medical Nutrition Therapy-II (Theory)

 

 

 

 

 

 

The students will be able to –

 

CO41: Correlate physiology with various disorders and their pathogenesis.

CO42: Understand functions of various systems in the body & gaining knowledge about clinical manifestations of related diseases

CO43: Understand  role of antioxidants, neutraceuticals and probiotics in prevention of diseases

Approach in teaching:

Lecture method, Power Point presentation, Demonstration, Discussions, Field visits/hospital visits, Tutorials

 

Learning activities for the students:

Field activities, Presentations, Giving tasks

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments

 

 

 

 

 

9.00
Unit I: 
UNIT I

·     Incidence, etiology, pathology and metabolic aberrations, clinical manifestations,              complications and dietary management and counseling for Diabetes

·     Diabetes mellitus (Juvenile and adult onset types),

·     Glycemic index, glycemic load

·     Type of insulin and their action

Oral hypoglycemic drugs

9.00
Unit II: 
UNIT II
  • Incidence, etiology, pathology and metabolic aberrations, clinical manifestations,          complications and dietary management and counseling for Renal diseases –
    • Glomerulonepheritis,
    •  Nephrotic Syndrome
    • Acute & Chronic Renal Failure
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Dialysis
    • Kidney transplant

 

9.00
Unit III: 
UNIT III

·     Incidence, etiology, pathology, clinical manifestations, complications, dietary management and counseling in:

·     Surgery

·     Burns

·     Allergy

Cancer 

9.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT IV
  • Incidence, etiology, pathology. clinical manifestations, complications, dietary        management and counseling in:
  • Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis
  • Gout
  • Eating disorders – anorexia, bulimia.

 

9.00
Unit V: 
UNIT V
  • Role of Antioxidants in disease prevention.
  • Role of probiotics in disease prevention.
  • Role of omega-3 fatty acids, carotenoids, dietary fiber, phytoestogens: glucosinates; organosulphur compounds as neutraceuticals in disease prevention.

 

References: 
  • Robinson C.H., Lawler M.R. ‘Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition’. Macmillan Publishing Company. 17 Edition. 1986.
  • Antia, F.P. (1989) Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition. Oxford University Press, Bombay
  • Passmore, P. and M.A. Eastwook. (1986). Human Nutrition and Dietetics. ELBS, Churchill, Livingstone, 8 Edition
  • Mahan, L.K. & Ecott-Stump, S. (2000) : Krause’s Food, Nutrition and Diet Therapy. W.B. Saunders Pvt. Ltd.
  • Sharma rekha (2004) Diet Management. Elsevier Publication
  • Some Therapeutic Diets. NIN. ICMR Publications
  • Raghuram T C, Pasricha S, Sharma R D.Diet & Diabetes NIN ICMR Publication

 

Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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