Introductory Nutrition

Introductory Nutrition

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

• Definition of terms

Food groups

• Carbohydrates
• Proteins
• Fats
• Mineral Elements
• Vitamins

Functions & Sources of different foods Digestion Deficiency disiseases and their Symptoms

• Nutritional Anaemia
• Sickle cell Anaemia
• Protein Energy Malnutrition (Kwashiokor, Marasmus)
• Beriberi
• Pellagra
• Xerophthalmia
• Scurvy
• Rickets

ASSESSMENT

CAT 20%

TAKE AWAY ASSIGNMENTS 10%

EXAMINATIONS 70%