| Topic 1 |
 Definition |
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Effects of under nutrition in different age groups |
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Causes for under nutrition |
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References |
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| Topic 2 |
Introduction |
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Objectives of Nutritional Assessment |
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Methods of Nutritional Assessment |
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Nutritional Anthropometry |
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Significance and measurement techniques |
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Weight |
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Height assessment |
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Head and Chest circumference |
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Waist-Hip ratio circumference ratio (WHR) |
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Soft Tissues: Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) |
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Body fat |
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References |
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| Topic 3 |
Introduction |
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Standards |
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Presentation of growth data |
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Indicators of Nutritional status |
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Advantages of Anthropometry |
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References |
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| Topic 4 |
Introduction |
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Clinical changes in different parts of body |
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Face |
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Eyes |
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Tongue |
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Teeth |
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Glands |
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Skin |
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Nails |
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Subscutaneous Tissues |
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Muscular and Skeletal Systems |
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Muscular and Skeletal Systems |
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Guide to the interpretation of Groupings of clinical signs |
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Rapid clinical surveys |
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Interpretations of signs in relation to Nutrient deficiencies |
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References |
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| Topic 5 |
Introduction |
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Functional Biochemical Measurements |
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Collection of Blood samples |
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Assessment of protein status |
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Biochemical methods for assessing nutritional status of vitamins and minerals |
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Biophysical or Radiological Measurements |
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References |
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| Topic 6 |
Introduction |
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Purpose of Diet Survey |
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Types of dietary Surveys |
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Methods of Diet Survey |
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National level |
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Institutional level |
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Household level |
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Oral Questionnaire (24 hour recall) |
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Measuring food consumption of individuals |
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24 hour recall method and Weighment method |
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Food records |
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Food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) |
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References |
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| Topic 7 |
Introduction |
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Mortality rate |
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Morbidity rates |
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Vital statistics |
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References |
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| Topic 8 |
Introduction and definition |
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Classification of PEM |
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Effects of PEM |
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Prevalance of protein energy malnutrition |
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Aetiology |
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Measures to combat protein Energy Malnutrition |
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References |
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| Topic 9 |
Introduction |
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Vitamin A Deficiency |
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Prevalence and Magnitude |
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Aetiology |
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Determination of public health significance of VAD |
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Treatment |
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Strategies to combat |
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References |
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| Topic 10 |
Introduction |
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Prevalence |
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Types of Anemia |
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Consequences of anemia |
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Aetiology |
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Diagnosis |
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Prevention |
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References |
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| Topic 11 |
Introduction |
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Prevalence |
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Aetiology |
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Effects of IDD |
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Classification of Goiter severity (WHO/UNICEF, 1994) with signs and symptoms |
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Epidemiological Assessment |
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Strategies to combat |
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References |
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| Topic 12 |
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) |
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World Health Organization (WHO) |
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Food And Agricultural Organization (FAO) |
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Cooperative American Relief Everywhere (CARE) |
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References |
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| Topic 13 |
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) |
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Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) |
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National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) |
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National Nutrition Monitoring Bureau (NNMB) |
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Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) |
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Nutrition Foundation of India (NFI) |
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Reference |
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| Topic 14 |
Introduction |
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Nutrition programmes in India under different sectors of Indian Government |
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National nutrition programmes |
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Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme |
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Mid-day meal program |
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Indirect nutrition programmes |
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References |
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| Topic 15 |
Definition |
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Types of Adulteration |
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Intentional adulteration |
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Incidental adulteration |
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Food laws and standards |
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Mandatory or regulatory acts |
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Voluntary standards and certification system |
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References |
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| Topic 16 |
Definition |
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Importance of Nutrition Education |
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Objective of nutrition education |
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Nutrition Education methods |
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Reference |
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