Coming soon
Public Nutrition (Practical)
- To develop low cost nutritious recipes
- To assess the nutritional status of the different population groups
- To develop nutrition and health education for various vulnerable groups
Content:
PRACTICAL
1. Planning of low cost nutritious recipes for infants, preschoolers, pregnant/nursing mothers for
nutrition education.
2. Assessment of nutritional status:
· Anthropometry – weight and height measurements
· Plotting and interpretation of growth charts for children below 5 years
· Identification of clinical signs of common nutritional disorders
· Dietary assessment – FFQ and 24 hour diet recall
3. Planning and conducting a food demonstration.
4. Visit to an ongoing nutrition and health promotion programme.
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