Food Nutrition and Biochemistry (2141401)   Old Code : 141401

Nutrition is the study of food and its relation to health. The course enables the making of informed choices regarding food consumption and physical activity patterns that contribute to optimal health, and prevention of diseases. The course will cover topics like functions of various nutrients and non nutrients like Carbohydrates, Protein, Lipids, Vitamins, Minerals, Dietary Fiber, and Water. This course highlights on digestion, absorption and utilization of nutrients in human being. It also enlightens students on effect of heat processing on nutrients and causes of nutrient destruction. The knowledge can be utilized as a basis to design food product and menu planning effectively..

After successful completion of the course students should be able to:

1. evaluate the dietary sources, roles and functions of key nutrients
2. explain the role that diet and other life style practices play in the management and prevention of diseases / disorders
3. explain the digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients in human health
4. formulate food product on the nutritional requirement and energy requirements based on recommendations of Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for different age groups and physiological life stage
5. explain the role of enzymes in food processing