NUTRITION DURING THE LIFE CYCLE (PRACTICAL)

Paper Code: 
25DND187
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
120.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

1.              Understanding healthy diet planning using various food groups.

2.              Planning diet based on different economic groups and food habits

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

25DND

187

Nutrition during the life cycle

(Practical)

CO33: Develop a plan and prepare balanced meals and nutritious snacks for various age groups

CO34: Develop skills in diet counselling

CO35: Compile comprehensive practical records by designing case appropriate diet plans and cultivate polished vocal skills to converse effectively with examiners

CO36: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion,

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Case studies on preparation of diet plans for a given situation

Class test, Semester end examinations, Individual and group projects

 

Unit I: 
CONTENTS

·   Use of exchange list.

·   Planning, preparation of diets and provide counselling for the following stages of life cycle

Ø  Preschool child

Ø  School age child

Ø  Adolescent

Ø  Adult

Ø  Old age person

Ø  Pregnant lady

Ø  Lactating mother

Essential Readings: 

1.   Srilakshmi, B. 2014 Dietetics. New Age International (P) Ltd, Publishers, New Delhi. 

2.   Chadha, R. and Mathur, P. (2015). Nutrition – A life cycle Approach. Published by Orient Blackswan Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad

3.   Khanna, K., Gupta, S., Pass, S.J, Pass, S.J, Seth, R., Mahan, R. and Puri, S. 2013, Textbook of Nutrition and Dietetics. Phoenix Publishing House Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi. 

4.   Bamji, M.S, Rao, N.P. and Reddy, V. (2023) 4th Ed. Textbook of Human Nutrition Oxford & IBH publishing Co Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi. 

5.   Joshi, S.A., 2021 Nutrition and Dietetics. 5th Ed. Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing Company Ltd, Delhi

References: 

1.   Swaminathan, M. 2018. Hand book Food and Nutrition. The Bangalore Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd, Bangalore. 

2.   ICMR (2020), Nutrients Requirements for Indians Recommended Dietary Allowances Estimated Average Requirements- Reports of the Expert Group. 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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