Weight Management Course
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Weight Imbalance : Obesity
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Weight Imbalance : Obesity
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Syllabus
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Measurement of Obesity
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Calculating Body Mass Index (BMI)
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Biologic and Medical Causes
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The Biologic Pathway to Appetite
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Specific Genetic Factors
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Medical or Physical Causes of Obesity
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Effects of Certain Medications
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Cultural and Emotional Causes
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Television and Sedentary Habits
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Fast Foods and Restaurant Eating
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Stress
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Tissue adaptation to weight loss.
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Risk Factors
- Risk by Age
- Risk by Gender
- Risk by Economic Group
- Ethnic Groups
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Dietary Habits That Increase Risk
- Night-Eating Syndrome
- Binge Eating and Eating Disorders
- Restrained Eating
- Infrequent Eating
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Specific Groups at Risk
- Anyone with Sedentary Lifestyles
- Ex-Smokers
- Shift-Workers
- People with Disabilities
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Obesity in Children: Special Considerations
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Definition of Obesity in Children
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Causes and Risk Factors for Obesity in Children
- Lifestyle Factors
- Family History
- Ethnic and Socioeconomic Factors
- Factors Surrounding Birth
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Biologic Effect of Childhood Obesity on Adult Weight
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Health Consequences of Childhood Obesity
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Managing Overweight and Obese Children
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Complications
- General Adverse Effects of Obesity
- General Adverse Effects of Being Overweight (Not Obese)
- Heart Disease and Stroke
- Insulin Resistance, Type 2 Diabetes, and Metabolic Syndrome
- Cancer
- Reproductive and Hormonal Problems
- Effects on the Lungs
- Effect on the Liver
- Sleep Disorders
- Emotional and Social Problems
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Weight Loss and Maintenance
- Key Components of a Lifestyle Change Program
- Weight Management
- Calorie Restriction
- Fat and Sugar Substitutes
- Fat Substitutes
- Artificial Sweeteners.
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Liquid Meal Replacements
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Support Groups and Behavioral Approaches
- Commercial and Non-Profit Support Programs for Weight Loss
- Cognitive Behavioral Approaches and Psychosocial Aspects
- Stress-Reduction Techniques
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Changing Sedentary Habits and Exercise
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Medications
- Over-the-Counter Weight Loss Products and Herbal Remedies
- Warnings on Some Ingredients in Over-the-Counter Diet Products
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Orlistat (Xenical)
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Sibutramine (Meridia)
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Commercially available Nutricional Supplemnts
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Bariatric Surgery and Restrictive Banding Procedures
- Side Effects and Complications
- Medical nutrition therapy
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Course Objective
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.
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Develop a broad understanding of the field with respect to weight management
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Understand the basic nutrition and its impact on weight management.
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Understand the concept of obesity and its related complications.
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Understand the nutritional requirements of children and adults.
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Understand the effect of eating disorders on physical and psychological health.
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To gain knowledge about various commercial nutritional supplements and medicines for weight management.
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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, Dieticians, Physiotherapists, Fitness trainers and Health professionals.
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Attendance Policy
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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.
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Minimum percentage required to clear internal exams is 40%.
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The Personal Project must be turned in by the due date for credit. No late Projects/ assignments will be accepted.
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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.
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Refer to this syllabus throughout the semester.
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Grading System
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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 Requirement
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Internal exams (3)
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Individual assignments (2)
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Group project (1)
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Class assignments
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Marking System
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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
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Course Material will be provided.
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Faculty
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Sr. Consulting Dietician (R.D.)
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Professional Lecturers in the field of Clinical Nutrition
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Passing Marks
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50%