PUBLIC NUTRITION (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25HFN322
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

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: 

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course title

25HFN

322

Public Nutrition (Theory)

COFN93:         Attain              advanced

knowledge,                       critical                       thinking

abilities,     and                 practical                 skills

necessary to address complex

public health challenges.

COFN94:             Critically             analyze

epidemiological                                methods,

reasoning,    and                    evaluate                    the

importance    of                     this                     field in

addressing                        public                        health

challenges        in                        developing

countries.

COFN95:             Develop             students'

ability to analyze the Triple Burden of Malnutrition, its emergence,

impact and the effectiveness of food-based strategies, policies, and programs for prevention and

management.

COFN96: Critically analyze the

principles,    theories,                   processes,

and      strategies           involved           in

delivering                   successful                nutrition

services and planning effective

community   nutrition                    programs,

with strategic thinking.

COFN97: Critically analyze the

principles,                      processes,                and

methods of program monitoring,

evaluation, and critical appraisal,

with a focus on evidence-based

decision-making.

COFN98: 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: 
An Overview of Public Health Nutrition

Concept and scope of Public Health Nutrition, Health Care Delivery System Relationship Between Eating Behavior and Chronic Diseases

Reducing Risk through Preventive Mechanism Levels of Prevention and Promotion

Public and Community health Objectives

Knowledge and Skills of Public Health and Community Nutritionist, Places of Employment

12.00
Unit II: 
Nutritional Epidemiology and Research

Epidemiological reasoning. Epidemiological studies.

Nutritional Epidemiology- Measurement.

Importance of nutritional epidemiology in developing countries. Nutritional epidemiology and Public Health Nutrition.

12.00
Unit III: 
Malnutrition and Public Nutrition Policies and Programs

Overview on Malnutrition

Nutritional Status of Vulnerable group.

Policy and Program in Public Nutrition: National/ Public sector policies for promotion of nutrition and Health status of the population (National Nutrition Policy, National Nutrition Mission, National Food Security Act, National Water Policy, National Urban Sanitation Policy

Nutrition sensitive and specific programs : ICDS, Mid Day Meal, Poshan Abhiyan ,National Anemia Prophylaxis Program, National Vitamin A Prophylaxis Program, National Goiter Control Program etc

12.00
Unit IV: 
Delivering Successful Nutrition Services

Principles of Planning Effective Community Nutrition Programs: Developing Program Plan, Program Implementation, Program Evaluation

Program Planning using Theories and Models: 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

12.00
Unit V: 
Principles of nutrition Education

Education Principles

Application of Education Principles to Program Design Developing Nutrition education Plan

General ideas of Message framing

Essential Readings: 

1.     Park J E and park K. 2009,Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine; Edition: 20th, Jabalpur. Banarsidas Bhanot..

2.     Jelliffe and jelliffe 1989, Assessment of Nutritional Status in the Community.

3.     Gopalan C, Combating Undernutrition, Nutrition Foundation of India; Special Publication Series

4.     Vir Chander Sheila. 2011. Public Health Nutrition in Developing Countries Part I & II. Woodhead Publishing India.

5.     Hughes R and Margetts M.B. 2011. Practical Public Health Nutrition. Wiley- Blackwell.

6.     Nnakwe E.N. 2013. Community Nutrition Planning Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. Second Edition. Jones & Bartlett Learning.

7.       Measuring Change in Nutritional Status1983: World Health Organization. Geneva.

References: 

1.     Francis E.Johmstom, Nutritional Anthropology, Publisher; Alan R.Liss Inc., New York.

2.     Vital Statistics of India: Office of the Registrar General, India, Ministry of Home-Affairs : GOI, New Delhi.

3.     Economic Survey, GOI, Ministry of Finance; Economic Division.

4.     Bamji Rao and Reddy, Textbook of Human Nutrition, Publisher: Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.

5.     Beaton and Bengoa; 1976, Nutrition in Preventive Medicine. World Health Organization, Geneva.

6.     National Plan of Action 1995–FNB, DWCD, MHRD.

7.     1995, National Plan of Action –FNB, DWCD, MHRD.

8.     1993, National Nutrition Policy – GOI, DWCD, MHRD.

9.     Jacob T. Food Adulteration. 1976. Delhi, Macmillan, Adulteration.

10.  Gibson R. Principles of Nutritional Assessment. 1990. Oxford University.

11.  Shukla P.K. Nutritional Problems of India. 1982.

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