Introductory Nutrition

Introductory Nutrition

=COURSE DESCRIPTION=

=COURSE OBJECTIVES= By the end of the course leaners shoul be able to:
 * 1) Describe the foods groups.Discuss the functions and sources of the various food groups.
 * 2) Describe nutritional deficiency diseases, their symptoms and remedies.

=COURSE OUTLINE= Introduction Food groups Functions & Sources of different foods Digestion Deficiency disiseases and their Symptoms
 * Definition of terms
 * Carbohydrates
 * Proteins
 * Fats
 * Mineral Elements
 * Vitamins
 * Nutritional Anaemia
 * Sickle cell Anaemia
 * Protein Energy Malnutrition (Kwashiokor, Marasmus)
 * Beriberi
 * Pellagra
 * Xerophthalmia
 * Scurvy
 * Rickets

=ASSESSMENT=
 * CAT                    20%
 * TAKE AWAY ASSIGNMENTS  10%
 * EXAMINATIONS           70%

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