Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition

Weekly outline

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  General

  FDNT 211
  Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition 3(2+1)
  

  
  

  V.Vijaya Lakshmi, C.H.Sc,
  ANGRAU, Hyderabad
  
  Mrs.Pushpa Shukla,C.H.Sc,
  GB PanthNagar
  

  
  LEARNING OUTCOMES
  
  

  By the end of the course the students will be able to To acquire basic knowledge of nutrient requirements, recommended dietary allowances, and dietary modification under different physiological conditions. To acquire basic knowledge of food groups, food exchange system and their nutritional significance, and application of knowledge acquired for healthy eating. To develop practical skills in planning and management of diets for the different age groups under normal/ physiological conditions keeping in mind the dietary guidelines. To gain knowledge on the nature and scope of therapeutic nutrition; and understand the principles of dietary modification and apply in planning. To understand nutrition-related diseases of the: gut, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and heart. To know the etiology, incidence, nature, clinical symptoms, diagnosis, and medical and dietary management of disease. To modify the diet plans to suit the disease condition

  • News forum
  • News forum
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  28 February - 6 March

  Food, nutrition, and health

  • Definitions Page
  • Good nutrition - A multidisciplinary effort Page
  • Nutrition balance Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  7 March - 13 March

  Factors influencing food intake and food habits

  • Introduction Page
  • Factors influencing food habits/intake Page
  • Physiological factors Page
  • Hunger Page
  • Appetite Page
  • Economic influences on food intake Page
  • Hedonic factors – food choice Page
  • Environmental and behavioural factors Page
  • Reference Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  14 March - 20 March

  Meal planning

  • Definitions Page
  • Classification of vegetarianism Page
  • Principles of planning diets Page
  • Points to be considered in planning a diet Page
  • Steps involved in planning a diet Page
  • Don’ts for meal planning Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  21 March - 27 March

  Food Groups

  • Introduction Page
  • Different food groups Page
  • Basic 11 food groups Page
  • Basic 7 food group Page
  • Basic 6 food group Page
  • Basic 5 food group Page
  • Basic 4 food group Page
  • Basic '3’ food group Page
  • Body building foods ( rich in protein) Page
  • Energy giving foods ( rich in carbohydrates and fats) Page
  • Protective foods ( rich in vitamins and minerals) Page
  • Recommended number of servings Page
  • Food guide for selecting an adequate diet Page
  • Group 1: Cereals & Breads Page
  • Group 2: Proteins Page
  • Group 3: Protective vegetables and fruits Page
  • Group 4: Other vegetables and fruits Page
  • Group 5: Oils, fats and sugars Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  28 March - 3 April

  Food Exchange List

  • Introduction Page
  • Advantages of Food Exchange List: (FEL) Page
  • The different food exchange lists Page
  • Food Exchange Lists (Value per exchange) Page
  • Carbohydrate exchange (containing protein) Page
  • Cereal exchange Page
  • Roots and tubers exchange Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  4 April - 10 April

  Food Exchange List

  • The different food exchange lists Page
  • Carbohydrates exchange not containing proteins Page
  • Protein Exchange Page
  • Meat, fish & egg exchange Page
  • Milk exchange Page
  • Legume exchange Page
  • Nuts and Oilseeds exchange Page
  • Fat Exchanges Page
  • Vegetable Exchange Page
  • Low carbohydrate vegetable Page
  • Medium Carbohydrate Vegetables Page
  • High Carbohydrate Vegetables Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  11 April - 17 April

  Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)

  • Introduction Page
  • Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for Indians Page
  • Energy Page
  • Factors influencing energy needs Page
  • Energy balance Page
  • Negative energy balance Page
  • Positive energy balance Page
  • Deriving estimates of energy requirements Page
  • Guidelines for use of RDAs of Energy Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  18 April - 24 April

  Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)

  • RDA for Indians Page
  • Protein Page
  • Protein Balance Page
  • Requirements Page
  • Fats Page
  • Vitamins Page
  • Minerals Page
  • Deriving RDA Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  25 April - 1 May

  Maternal Nutrition

  • Introduction Page
  • Impact of mother’s nutritional status on foetus Page
  • Early growth- the first trimester Page
  • Second trimester Page
  • Third trimester Page
  • Physiological changes during pregnancy Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  2 May - 8 May

  Maternal Nutrition

  • Complications of pregnancy Page
  • Weight gain during pregnancy Page
  • Nutritional requirements during pregnancy Page
  • Dietary Guidelines Page
  • Impact of nutritional deficiency on pregnancy Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz