Course Objectives:
This course will enable the students to –
1. To understand the multi-faceted nature of malnutrition problem.
2. To understand the role and responsibilities of various sectors in improving health and nutritional status of population.
3. To be aware of policies and various intervention programmes operating in India to overcome malnutrition.
Course Outcomes (COs):
Learning outcomes (at course level) |
Learning and teaching strategies |
Assessment Strategies |
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The students will be able to – COFN 73:Develop the concept of public health nutrition. COFN 74:Sketch out Government initiatives for addressing malnutrition. COFN 75:Develop the concepts , methods and application s of Epidemiology COFN 76:Relate the causes, consequences and preventive strategies of triple burden of malnutrition in the community. COFN 77:Examine the programmes by using various models and also evaluating its strategies. |
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
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Quiz, Poster Presentations, Power Point Presentations, Individual and group projects, Open Book Test, Semester End Examination, discussion, demonstration
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· Delivering Successful Nutrition Services
· Principles of Planning Effective Community Nutrition Programs: need assessment, setting goals and objectives, selecting indicators, selecting intervention, planning for program, implementation and resources, planning for program monitoring and evaluation, planning for program termination, stakeholder participation in program management, Program planning using theories/Model (Health Belief Model (HBM), Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior Model (KABM), Social Learning Theory (SLT), Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA), Diffusion of Innovation Theory, Transtheoretical /Stages of Change Model , Social Marketing Theory (SMT), Healthy Communities: The Process P- Process PRECEDE_PROCEED)