MAKE YOUR PASSION YOUR PROFESSION
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SYLLABUS:

• BASIC NUTRITION

• COMPONENT OF BODY WEIGHT

• REGULATION OF BODY WEIGHT

• WEIGHT IMBALANCE: OBESITY

• WEIGHT IMBALANCE: EXCESSIVE LEANNESS

• NUTRITION IN EATING DISORDERS

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Course Objectives:

The primary purpose of the course is to introduce the student to latest research in the filed of weight management and applied areas within the field.

•    Develop a broad understanding of the field with respect to weight management

•    Understand the basic nutrition and its impact on weight management.

•    Understand the concept of obesity and its related complications.

•    Understand the nutritional requirements of children and adults.

•    Understand the effect of eating disorders on physical and psychological health.

•    To gain knowledge about various commercial nutritional supplements and medicines for weight management.

•    To plan diets in relation to weight management.

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Eligibility:

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M.B.B.S, B.D.S, B.H.M.S, B.A.M.S, B.U.M.S, Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Fitness trainers and Health professionals

 

Attendance Policy:

•    95 % Attendance is compulsory. (114 days out of 120 days). Any student who fails to abide by this rule will be held up for     giving final exams.

•    Minimum percentage required to clear internal exams is 40%.

•    The Personal Project must be turned in by the due date for credit. No late Projects/ assignments will be accepted.

•    It is expected that you attend all the class meetings, read lecture notes, and keep up with the reading assignments as well     as written assignments.

•    Refer to this syllabus throughout the semester.

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 Grading Scale:

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    75% and above   -   A

    60-74.9%            -   B

    50-59.9%            -   C                         

    Less than 50%     -   F (FAIL)

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Course requirements:

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•    Internal exams (3)

•    Individual assignments (2)

•    Group project (1)

•    Class assignments

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Marking System:

Internal exams                -    15% of total marks

Individual assignments    -    10% of total marks

Group project                 -     5% of total marks

Class assignments           -     5 % of total marks

Practical                         -    15% of total marks

Final exam                     -    50% of total marks

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COURSE MATERIAL:

Course Material will be provided.

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Faculty:

•    Sr. Consulting Dietician (R.D.)

•    Professional Lecturers in the field of Clinical Nutrition.

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PASSING MARKS:

50% (Out Of 100)