Topic	Name	Description
Topic 1	Introduction
	Nutritional status and disease
	Common deficiency diseases
	Macronutrient deficiency diseases
	Icronutrient deficiency diseases
	Micronutrient deficiency diseases
	Mineral Deficiency Diseases
	References
Topic 2	Introduction
	Pathogenesis of Nutritional deficiency diseases
	A nutritional inadequacy
	Nutrient reserves
	Release of nutrients
	Tissue depletion
	Biochemical lesions
	Functional changes
	Anatomic lesions
	Diagnosis of nutritional deficiency
	References
Topic 3	Introduction
	Classification
	Marasmus
	Kwashiorkor
	Marasmic kwashiorkor
	References
Topic 4	Hormonal changes in PEM
	Cardiovascular and renal functions in PEM
	Nutritional support
	References
Topic 5	Introduction
	Vitamin A deficiency
	Clinical and pathological effects
	References
Topic 6	Vitamin A deficiency and immunocompetence
	Vitamin A deficiency and infection
	Indicators
	The relative dose response (RDR) assay
	Conjunctival impression cytology
	Dark adaptation threshold
	References
Topic 7	Introduction
	Causes
	Screening for Iron deficiency
	Consequences of iron deficiency anemia
	Work performance
	Anemia and immunity
	Clinical Features
	Iron Deficiency Symptoms
	Hemoglobin cut off points used to define anemia
	References
Topic 8	Introduction
	Functions
	Deficiency
	Gradation of iodine deficiency disorders (WHO/UNICEF, 1992)
	Reasons Requirement and recommended dietary intakes
	References
Topic 9	Introduction
	Different organs and diseases
	Diagnostic Procedures
	Radiography
	Endoscopy
	Secretory studies
	Absorptive Studies
	Per oral Biopsy
	References
Topic 10	Introduction
	Disease of Oesophagus
	Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
	Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
	References
Topic 11	Dispepsia
	Peptic Ulcer
	Aetiology
	Symptoms and Clinical Findings
	Diagnosis
	Treatment
	Drugs
	References
Topic 12	Lactose tolerance test
	Causes of lactose intolerance
	Inflammatory Bowel Disease
	Etiology
	Clinical Symptoms
	Management
	Short Bowel Syndrome
	References
Topic 13	Dumping Syndrome
	Dumping Syndrome figure
	Disaccharide Intolerance
	References
Topic 14	Diverticulosis
	Malabsorptive Syndrome
	Risk factors for malabsorption syndrome
	Causes and symptoms
	Tropical sprue
	References
Topic 15	Introduction
	Types of Diarrhoea
	Causes of diarrhoea
	Symptoms of diarrhoea
	References
Topic 16	Constipation
	Certain factors which could lead to constipation are
	Symptoms associated with constipation
	Classification
	Spastic constipation
	Atonic constipation
	References
Topic 17	Introduction
	Functions of the Liver
	Three pathological changes may follow damage to the liver namely
	Major Agents responsible for liver damage
	Viral Hepatitis
	Common symptoms of liver disease
	Common symptoms of liver disease
	Diagnosis
	References
Topic 18	Introduction
	Types Of Cirrhosis
	Causes
	Clinical symptoms
	Complications of cirrhosis include
	Portal Hypertension
	Causes of Portal Hypertension
	References
Topic 19	Hepatic Encephalopathy
	Hepatic Coma
	Hepato renal syndrome
	References
Topic 20	Cholecystitis
	Types of Cholecystitis
	Cholelithiasis
	References
Topic 21	Introduction
	Classsification
	Acute pancreatitis
	Clinical features
	Chronic relapsing pancreatitis
	References
Topic 22	Introduction
	Causes
	Symptoms
	Lungs with COPD
	Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT)
	References
Topic 23	Introduction
	Role of hormones on blood glucose
	Classification
	References
Topic 24	Clinical Symptoms
	Diagnosis
	References
Topic 25	Glycosylated Hemoglobin A 1C
	Diabetic Complications
	Insulin
	References
Topic 26	Introduction
	Atherosclerosis
	Risk factors for cardiovascular disease
	Lipo proteins
	Apo proteins
	References
Topic 27	Role of Nutrients in preventing atherosclerosis
	The major enzymes used for diagnosis
	Creatine phosphokinase (CPK)
	Glutamic Oxalacetic Transaminase (GOT)
	Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
	Congestive Heart Failure
	References
Topic 28	Definition
	High Blood Pressure Overview
	Causes of High Blood Pressure
	References
Topic 29	Introduction
	Functions of the Kidney
	Nephritis
	Symptoms of Nephritis
	Causes of Nephritis
	Urinary calculi
	References
Topic 30	Introduction
	Types of renal failure
	Dialysis
	Principle
	Haemodialysis
	Peritoneal dialysis
	References
Topic 31	Introduction
	Causes of cancer cell development
	Impact of tumor on Host Metabolism
	Systematic effects of cancer
	References
Topic 32	Introduction
	Physical destruction of skin
	Metabolic aberrations
	Alterations in nutritional requirements
	Nutritional Requirements
	References