Topic	Name	Description
Topic 1	Definitions
	Good nutrition - A multidisciplinary effort
	Nutrition balance
	References
Topic 2	Introduction
	Factors influencing food habits/intake
	Physiological factors
	Hunger
	Appetite
	Economic influences on food intake
	Hedonic factors – food choice
	Environmental and behavioural factors
	Reference
Topic 3	Definitions
	Classification of vegetarianism
	Principles of planning diets
	Points to be considered in planning a diet
	Steps involved in planning a diet
	Don’ts for meal planning
	References
Topic 4	Introduction
	Different food groups
	Basic 11 food groups
	Basic 7 food group
	Basic 6 food group
	Basic 5 food group
	Basic 4 food group
	Basic '3’ food group
	Body building foods ( rich in protein)
	Energy giving foods ( rich in carbohydrates and fats)
	Protective foods ( rich in vitamins and minerals)
	Recommended number of servings
	Food guide for selecting an adequate diet
	Group 1: Cereals & Breads
	Group 2: Proteins
	Group 3: Protective vegetables and fruits
	Group 4: Other vegetables and fruits
	Group 5: Oils, fats and sugars
	References
Topic 5	Introduction
	Advantages of Food Exchange List: (FEL)
	The different food exchange lists
	Food Exchange Lists (Value per exchange)
	Carbohydrate exchange (containing protein)
	Cereal exchange
	Roots and tubers exchange
	References
Topic 6	The different food exchange lists
	Carbohydrates exchange not containing proteins
	Protein Exchange
	Meat, fish & egg exchange
	Milk exchange
	Legume exchange
	Nuts and Oilseeds exchange
	Fat Exchanges
	Vegetable Exchange
	Low carbohydrate vegetable
	Medium Carbohydrate Vegetables
	High Carbohydrate Vegetables
	References
Topic 7	Introduction
	Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for Indians
	Energy
	Factors influencing energy needs
	Energy balance
	Negative energy balance
	Positive energy balance
	Deriving estimates of energy requirements
	Guidelines for use of RDAs of Energy
	References
Topic 8	RDA for Indians
	Protein
	Protein Balance
	Requirements
	Fats
	Vitamins
	Minerals
	Deriving RDA
	References
Topic 9	Introduction
	Impact of mother’s nutritional status on foetus
	Early growth- the first trimester
	Second trimester
	Third trimester
	Physiological changes during pregnancy
	References
Topic 10	Complications of pregnancy
	Weight gain during pregnancy
	Nutritional requirements during pregnancy
	Dietary Guidelines
	Impact of nutritional deficiency on pregnancy
	References
Topic 11	Introduction
	Role of hormones
	Factors affecting the composition and volume of breast milk
	Nutritional requirements
	Dietary Guidelines
	References
Topic 12	Growth and development during Infancy
	Nutritional requirements
	RDA for Infants
	Food requirements
	Breast Feeding
	Colostrum
	Advantages of breast feeding
	Advantages to Mother
	Artificial feeding
	Circumstances under which artificial feeding is essential are
	Feeding Problems
	Advantages of bottle feeding
	References
Topic 13	Introduction
	Need for weaning
	Types of supplementary foods
	Points to be considered in introducing weaning foods
	Problems in Weaning
	References
Topic 14	Introduction
	Nutritional requirements
	Factors affecting nutritional status
	Dietary guidelines
	Nutrition related problems of preschoolers
	Picky eaters
	Dental problems
	PICA
	Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM)
	Vitamin A Deficiency
	References
Topic 15	Introduction
	Nutritional Requirements
	Food requirements
	Dietary guidelines
	Eating problems
	Packed lunches
	School lunch programmes
	References
Topic 16	Introduction
	Nutritional Requirements
	Food habits
	Dietary guidelines
	Nutritional problems
	Obesity
	Eating Disorders
	Predisposition to osteoporosis
	Anaemia
	Under nutrition
	Premenstrual syndrome
	References
Topic 17	Introduction
	Process of ageing
	Nutritional Requirements
	Nutritional problems
	Osteoporosis
	Obesity
	Neurological dysfunction
	Anaemia
	Malnutrition
	Constipation and dehydration
	Degenerative diseases
	Dietary guidelines
	References
Topic 18	Introduction
	Factors to be consider in planning therapeutic diets
	Types of therapeutic diets
	Clear-fluid diet
	Full-fluid diet
	Soft diet
	Regular normal diet
	Special Feeding Methods
	References
Topic 19	Definition
	Causes
	Types
	Metabolic changes in fever
	General dietary consideration
	Tuberculosis
	Typhoid
	Influenza
	Malaria
	References
Topic 20	Introduction
	Gastro intestinal diseases
	Peptic Ulcer
	Aetiology
	Symptoms and Clinical Findings
	Diagnosis
	Treatment
	Drugs
	Dietary management
	Dietary guidelines
	References
Topic 21	Introduction
	Causes of constipation
	Classification
	Treatment of constipation
	Complications of constipation
	Points to Remember
	Reference
Topic 22	Introduction
	Types of Diarrhoea
	Physiological Changes in the body
	Acute diarrhoea
	Fluid management
	Oral rehydration salt solution
	Diarrhoea in Adults
	References
Topic 23	Steatorrhoea
	Lactose intolerance
	Coeliac Disease
	Tropical Sprue
	Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
	Etiology
	Management
	Intestinal gas and flatulence
	Diverticulitis
	References
Topic 24	Introduction
	Functions of Liver
	Agents responsible for liver damage
	Damages of liver
	References
Topic 25	Introduction
	Cause of cirrhosis
	Symptoms
	Complications of cirrhosis include
	Diagnosis & Principles of diet
	Dietary management
	References
Topic 26	Introduction
	Causes leading to heart diseases
	Risk factors
	Lipo proteins
	Role of fat in the development of atherosclerosis
	Development of Atheroma
	Atherosclerosis causative fatty acids
	Clinical effects
	Congestive heart failure
	References
Topic 27	Risk factors
	Congestive Heart Failure
	Role of Nutrients in preventing or promoting atherosclerosis
	Dietary management
	References
Topic 28	Definition
	Causes
	Types
	Symptoms
	Diet management
	Reference
Topic 29	Introduction
	Mechanism
	Classification
	Aetiology and comparative features of IDDM and NIDDM
	Symptoms of Diabetes
	Diagnosis
	Treatment
	References
Topic 30	Management of Diabetes
	Diet
	Glycemic index
	Complications
	Acute complications
	Chronic complications
	Dietary Guidelines
	References
Topic 31	Introduction
	Causes
	Theories on obesity
	Assessment
	Metabolic changes
	Regional distribution of adipose tissue
	Treatment
	Diet therapy
	Principles of dietetic management
	Physical exercise
	Stress management
	Pharmacotherapy: (BMI>30)
	Weight loss surgery
	Complications of obesity
	Advantages of weight loss
	Complications
	Reference
Topic 32	Introduction
	Limitation of underweight
	Aetiology
	Dietary modifications
	Exercise and bowels
	Reference