Nutrition :- Includes basic aspects, Macronutrients & Micronutrients
Duration: 6 Months
They are:-
1. Nutrition :- Includes basic aspects, Macronutrients & Micronutrients
I. Basic aspects include
Definition of terms Health & Nutrients
Importance of food
what are energy and various sources of energy
Factors affecting energy requirements.
Concepts of Basic metabolic rate and thermodynamics of food
II. Macronutrients include
What are carbohydrates, classification of monosaccharides, and polysaccharides?
what are lipids and classification of lipids and saturated and unsaturated fats?
Definition of Protein and its importance in the body.
what are fatty acids, their dietary source, their significance?
what is the definition of cholesterol and the classification of cholesterol?
III. Micronutrients include
Definition& classification of Vitamins and what are fat and water-soluble vitamins.
Definition & classification of minerals.
Essential aspects of a Balanced diet.