Learn/NMCN/Syllabus/Nutrition & DieteticsStudy this subject in LearnPractice opens in your NMCN workspace after you sign in. Questions and lecture notes stay there.Practice this subjectOpen lecture notesOfficial rules, eligibility, and dates stay on the NMCN guide.subject outlineFoundations of nutritionDefinition of nutrition and terms used in nutritionHistorical background to the study of nutritionNutrients, digestion and metabolismNutrition: chemical structure, source and functionClassification of food into constituent and nutrientDigestion, absorption and utilization of nutrientsThe role of the nurse in promoting good nutrition in: Hospital, In/out patient department, Obstetric Unit, CommunityMetabolism of NutrientsMetabolic rateBody mass index etc.Lifespan, culture and food accessBalanced dietChanging food needs across the life spanNutrition and growth monitoringCultural and ethnic factors (food taboos, myths and fads)ReligionSocio economic statusAvailability and geographical factorsHealth statusFood systems and diet planningFood production, prevention and storageFood distribution, pricing and effect on consumption for individuals and familiesBudgeting, menu planning and food purchasingFood preparation and handlingEducation and supervision of food handlers, in homes, hospitals and public placesPlanning a balanced diet for individuals and familiesRole of governments, organizations, communities and families in food supplyNutrition and diseaseRelationship between nutrition and healthNutritional needs in related disease e.g protein energy malnutrition, scurvy, ticket etc
