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THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION - I (THEORY)
This course will enable the students to –
1. Understand the modification of normal diet for therapeutic purposes
2. Gain knowledge about dietary management of various diseases
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25DND 188 |
Therapeutic Nutrition (Theory)
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CO37: Analyse the principles of nutrition care process and diet counselling CO38: Analyse etiology, and complications of weight imbalances and implement dietary management
CO39: Analyse the etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical signs of febrile diseases and implement dietary management CO40: Analyse the etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical signs of upper GIT diseases and implement dietary management CO41: Analyse the etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical signs of lower GIT diseases and implement dietary management CO42: Contribute effectively in course specific interaction |
Approach in teaching: Lecture method, PowerPoint presentation, Discussions, Tutorials, Visits to hospitals
Learning activities for the students: Self-learning, Assignments, Effective questions, Participation in Classroom discussions |
Class test, Semester end examination, Quiz, Assignments, Presentations
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Ø Nutrition Care Process Model
Ø Therapeutic adaptations of normal diets
Ø Qualitative modifications – Progressive diets - clear fluid, full fluid, soft and regular
Ø Quantitative modifications – Increasing or decreasing energy and other specific nutrients and high and low fiber diet
Ø Mode of feeding – Enteral and parenteral – An introduction
Ø Etiology, clinical features, diagnostic criteria and nutritional management of weight imbalance
Ø Overweight and obesity: Etiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, complications, management – dietary and lifestyle modification, popular weight reduction diets, Bariatric surgery
Ø Underweight: Etiology, diagnostic criteria, dietary management
Ø Nutrition and Immunity
Ø Etiology, clinical features, and nutritional management of common febrile disorders
- Typhoid Tuberculosis
- Mumps
- SARS: Covid 19
- HIV/AIDS
Ø Incidence, aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, complications and dietary management and counselling for the following GIT diseases
ü Peptic ulcer
ü Gastritis
ü GERD
Ø Diarrhea (acute and chronic)
Ø Constipation (atonic and spastic)
Ø Ulcerative Colitis
Ø Malabsorptive - Celiac disease, lactose intolerance
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.
