FOOD, NUTRITION & DIETETICS

Class XII / 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

Therapeutic Nutrition
Therapeutic Diets
Nutrition and Infection
Methods of Cooking

Fever (Acute & Chronic)
Diarrhea
Eating Disorders
Overweight/Obesity
Hypertension
Diabetes
Jaundice/ Hepatitis
Celiac disease, Lactose Intolerance & Peptic ulcer
Food Hazards
Personal Hygiene & Food Hygiene
Food Adulteration
Reading and Understanding Food Labels
HFSS Foods and their implications