Applied Nutrition Course Grid KGH
Applied Nutrition Course Grid KGH
Course Description:
This course is intended to furnish the learners in application of knowledge of nutrition in the
prevention & treatment of diet related diseases, both in the community & hospital settings. It
further enhances the learners understanding in managing nutritional needs of patients with
chronic and long term diseases.
Course Objectives:
By the compilation of this course, learners will be able to:
1. Describe the role of diet for prevention & management of diet related diseases.
2. Identify locally available & acceptable food sources to provide the nutritional needs
for health, growth of the family members of different ages.
3. Apply the knowledge of nutritional in management of nutritional needs of patients
with chronic and long term diseases.
Teaching/Learning Strategies:
Lecture, discussion, Exhibition / diet charts, group discussion, presentation, self-study, Case
studies & pair & group works.
Course Expectations:
1. Attendance and active participation in weekly classes.
2. Completion of assignments as per schedule.
3. Pre-reading of specific chapters prior to class.
4. Frequent feedback and suggestions to enhance the learning of self and peers.
Evaluation Criteria:
1. Internal Marks 30 %
1. Quiz 10%
2. Presentation/ Assignment 10%
3. Exhibition / Diet Charts 10%
2. External 70 %
A. Midterm Exam 30%
B. Final term Exam 40 %
1. Theory (20 %)
2. Viva (20 %)
SANAULLAH CHANDIO 1
Course Schedule
UNIT OBJECTIVE:
SANAULLAH CHANDIO 2
UNIT V: Nutritional consideration in the prevention and management of cardio
vascular diseases.
1. Identify the risk for the development of hypertension.
2. Identify the risk factors for the development of coronary artery diseases.
3. Discuss the role of a nurse in dietary management of hypertension
and patient with hyperlipidemia.
4. Counsel patients on the dietary prevention of coronary artery
diseases.
5. State dietary modification for Low Choletrole- Low Saturated Fat,
Low Sodium Diet.
Reference Books
1. Ruth A. Roth (2011).Nutrition and Diet Therapy (10th edition): Maxwell drive Clifton
park USA.
2. S.R. Mudambi, M.V. Rajagopal(). Fundamental of Food, Nutrition and Diet
Theraphy(fifth edition): New age international Publisher India.
SANAULLAH CHANDIO 3