FOOD, NUTRITION & DIETETICS

Class XI / Subject Code - 834
The discipline of nutrition empowers learners to develop an understanding of the concept, principles of nutrition which will enable them to make the best possible choices of food for meeting the nutritional needs of self, family and community at large.
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Course Objective

Demonstrate the importance of a balanced diet and use tools that can be utilized to evaluate the nutritional adequacy of a diet Identify the relationship between diet and chronic diseases/illnesses (cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, hypertension, osteoporosis, etc.) and what modifications can be made in the diet to reduce the risk for these diseases/illnesses.

Course Features:

The syllabus of nutrition at the Senior Secondary level develops an understanding in the learners that the knowledge and skills acquired through the study of nutrition facilitate the development of good health and well-being for self, family, and community. It endeavors to –Acquaint learners with the basics of food, nutrition, health, fitness, and food safety and quality control.
Instructor
“The syllabus will help learners develop knowledge and skills in this area. This would make them competent to meet challenges of becoming a responsible citizen and effective nutrition educator.”
  • E-learning & Onsite classes
  • A 'Workshop' class
  • Industrial Visit
  • Certificate of Completion

Course Content

Nutritional status and Primary Health Care
Food: Basic Concept
Nutrients
Recommended Dietary Allowances
Concepts of meal planning
Nutrition during Infancy and Preschool years
Nutrition during Childhood and Adolescent
Nutrition during Adulthood and old age
Nutrition during pregnancy and lactation
Human Development Index (HDI), Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDG): Basic Concepts
Malnutrition
Methods for assessment of the nutritional status
Major Deficiency Disorder
Other Nutrition Problems
Overweight/obesity
Non Communicable Diseases
National Programme for the welfare of Women & Children
Programs for the welfare of adolescent girls and women
Information, Education, and Communication (IEC)