THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION - PRACTICAL

Paper Code: 
24DHSC514A
Credits: 
02
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

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 counseling and feeding of patients.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

title

24DHSC 514A

Therapeutic          Nutrition

- Practical

 

CO159: Develop skill in planning and preparing therapeutic diets for different diseases/conditions

CO160: Develop skill in    providing dietary counselling to the patients having different diseases/conditions

CO161: Compile comprehensive practical records on prenatal and childhood development activities and cultivate verbal communication skills to converse effectively with examiners

CO162: 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

 

Unit I: 
CONTENTS
  • 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 -
    • Fevers: Typhoid and Tuberculosis
    • Diarrhoea
    • Constipation
    • Lactose Intolerance
    • Celiac Disease
    • Hepatitis
    • Obesity
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Hyperlipidemia
  • Recommend dietary counselling for different diseases/conditions
  • Survey of therapeutic foods available in the market

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Seth V and Singh K (2021). Principles of Medical Nutrition Therapy for Positive Clinical Outcomes. Elite Publishing House, New Delhi
  • 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.
  • 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
References: 
  • Mahan L K and Escott Stump S (2013). Krause’s Food & Nutrition Therapy, 13th Edition. Saunders-Elsevier, Pennsylvania, US
  • McIntosh S N (2016). William’s Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 15th Edition. Elsevier Mosby
  • ICMR (2017). Indian Food Composition Tables. National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad.
  • 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.

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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