This course will enable the students to –
1. Develop skills in planning and preparing therapeutic diets for different diseases/conditions.
2. Learn techniques in diet counselling and feeding of patients.
Course |
Learning outcome (at course level) |
Learning and teaching strategies |
Assessment Strategies |
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Course Code |
Course title |
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25DND 189 |
Therapeutic Nutrition-I (Practical)
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CO43: Develop skill in planning and preparing therapeutic diets for different diseases/conditions CO44: Develop skill in providing dietary counselling to the patients having different diseases/conditions CO45: Compile comprehensive practical records on diet therapy and cultivate verbal communication skills to converse effectively with examiners CO46: Contribute effectively in course specific interaction |
Approach in teaching: Laboratory exercises, Discussions, Demonstrations
Learning activities for the students: Planning of diet for various diseases, Participation in competitions |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Assignments, Observation, Practical performance |
● Planning, preparation, and service of the Therapeutic Diets – Normal, Soft, Clear and full fluid
● Planning, preparation, and service of the diets for following diseases/conditions -
⮚ Obesity
⮚ Underweight
⮚ Fevers: Typhoid and Tuberculosis
⮚ Diarrhoea
⮚ Constipation
⮚ Peptic ulcers
⮚ Ulcerative Colitis
⮚ Lactose Intolerance
⮚ Celiac Disease
● Recommend dietary counselling for different diseases/conditions
● Survey of therapeutic foods available in the market
1. Seth V and Singh K (2021). Principles of Medical Nutrition Therapy for Positive Clinical Outcomes. Elite Publishing House, New Delhi
2. ICMR (2020). Recommended Dietary Allowances and Estimated Average Requirements - Nutrient Requirements for Indians - 2020. A Report of the Expert Group Indian Council of Medical Research. National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad.
3. Khanna K, Gupta S, Seth R, Passi S J, Mahna R, Puri S (2013). Textbook of Nutrition and Dietetics. Phoenix Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
1. Mahan L K and Escott Stump S (2013). Krause’s Food & Nutrition Therapy, 13th Edition. Saunders-Elsevier, Pennsylvania, US
2. McIntosh S N (2016). William’s Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 15th Edition. Elsevier Mosby
3. ICMR (2017). Indian Food Composition Tables. National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad.
4. Seth V, Singh K and Mathur P (2007). Diet Planning through the Life Cycle Part II: Diet Therapy. A Practical Manual, 6th edition. Elite Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.