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THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION (THEORY) [1]

Paper Code: 
DHSC 611 (A)
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
This course will enable the students to –
1. Understand the modification of Normal diet for Therapeutic purposes
2. Gain knowledge about Dietary Management of Diseases

Course outcomes

 

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

  
 

The students will be able to –

 

CO274: Outline the principles of nutrition care

 

CO275: Develop understanding of the etiology, pathophysiology, metabolic change, clinical symptoms and management of some common diseases / disorders

 

CO276:Relate the causes, symptoms and onset of various types of diseases

 

CO277: Develop skills to plan modified diet for disease conditions like, infection, GI disorders, liver disease, obesity, diabetes, hyperlipidaemia, glomerulonephritis

Approach in teaching:

Lecture method

Power point presentation  Discussions

Tutorials

Visits to hospitals

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self learning assignments

Effective questions

Seminar presentation

 

 

Class test

Semester end examinations

Quiz

Assignments

Presentations

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

12.00
Unit I: 
• Principles of nutrition care
• Principles of nutrition care 
Nutrition Care Process Model
Therapeutic adaptations of normal diets
Qualitative modifications – Progressive diets - clear fluid, full fluid, soft and regular
Quantitative modifications – Increasing or decreasing energy and other specific nutrients and high and low fibre diet
Mode of feeding – Enteral and parenteral – An introduction
Principles of diet therapy – Objectives, prerequisites of practice, team approach and
       dietary counselling
 
• Food allergy and food intolerance
Introduction 
Etiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis and nutritional management
Difference between food allergy and food intolerance
 
12.00
Unit II: 
Etiology, clinical features and nutritional management of Infections and Fevers
• Nutrition and Immunity 
• Common Febrile disorders
Typhoid                                                                                                                       
Tuberculosis
Mumps
SARS: Covid 19
HIV/AIDS
 
12.00
Unit III: 
Etiology, clinical features and nutritional management of the following
• GI Tract Disorders
Introduction to GIT – Structure and functions
Diarrhoea: Acute and Chronic
Constipation: Atonic and Spastic
Lactose intolerance
Celiac disease.
• Liver disorder
Introduction to Liver – Structure and functions
Infective Hepatitis
NAFLD
 
12.00
Unit IV: 
Etiology, clinical features, diagnostic criteria and nutritional management of weight imbalance
 
• Weight Imbalances
Overweight and obesity: Etiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, complications, management – dietary and lifestyle modification, popular weight reduction diets, Bariatric surgery
Underweight: Etiology, diagnostic criteria, dietary management
 
12.00
Unit V: 
Etiology, clinical features, basic diagnosis and nutritional management of the following lifestyle diseases
• Diabetes Mellitus - Type 1 and Type 2
• Hyperlipidemia
• Glomerulonephritis
 
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
• 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. APractical Manual, 6th edition. Elite Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.
 
Academic Year: 
2022-2023 [2]

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