Courses

Identification of a community for needs assessment. This field work will include community entry techniques, transient walk and the applications of rapid appraisal and observations in needs identification. Nutritional assessment protocol to collect...

Global trends of diet related diseases. A study of nutrition in the treatment and prevention of disease: Diabetes mellitus, protein-energy malnutrition, obesity, peptic ulcers, gout, hypertension, renal, cardiovascular diseases, cancer; Nutrition and dental...

Inter-relationships among the macro and micro-nutrients; anti-vitamins and anti-metabolites. Concept of nutritional adaptation. Principles and methods of determination of nutrient needs; Proteins, amino acids, macro-minerals, trace elements, vitamins, fatty...

Analysis of data collected from field survey. Dietary, biochemical, clinical, socio-economic and anthropometric analysis using various computer software and laboratory techniques. Preparation and writing of report.

Indices used in assessing nutritional status of individual and groups in health and disease: biochemical assessment, clinical and functional appraisal of nutritional status, vital statistics.

Applied Nutrition programs, their implementation and evaluation; Effects of socio-economic factors on nutrition. Urbanization and nutrition. Nutrition education and methods of delivery of nutrition information to the public. Role of national and International...

Indices used in assessing nutritional status of individual and groups in health and disease: dietary intakes, anthropometric measurements, Nutritional surveillance and growth monitoring.

A supervised individual investigation in any topical issue directly or indirectly impacts on nutrition. A written project report in the form of a dissertation would be required. A minimum of 13 hours contact with the supervisor is an essential part of this...

An overview of the socio-cultural factors that influence food acquisition, preparation and consumption across the world. Social and economic factors that determine food choices. Food classifications and food proscriptions and prohibitions within the context...

Attachment to a Senior Member for supervised independent study. Training in literature search, and information gathering, writing and speaking skills. Presentation of a literature review on a given topic at a seminar. A term paper and regular attendance at...