LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Explain the different classes of food;
- Demonstrate understanding of role of nutrition in disease prevention in a community;
- Describe the role played by nutrition in diseases such as obesity, diabetes and heart diseases;
- Evaluate nutrition programs of children under five;
- Explain the national nutritional goals and its associated problems.
COURSE CONTENTS
The course deals with nutrition issues, which affect the nutritional states of the community.
Classification of food. Nutritional value of food and its health effect. Obesity and its health
implications. The topics presented are developed within the framework of specific age groups.
Areas covered include identification of community nutritional problems, needs, and resources
available. Also, emphasis will be directed on planning and administration of programs and
services. Evaluation of program effects and developments of skills in the areas of nutrition,
education, and communication. Attention will also be focused on national nutrition goals.
Skills will be directed at community nutrition surveys in children 0 – 5 years and school children
up to the age of 18 years. National nutrition policy. Government work plans will be reviewed to
assess the dietary patterns in the community. Special diets in health and during illness are
discussed. Students are expected to participate actively in community and institutional nutritional
surveys using the structured questionnaire prepared by staff and students.
- Teacher: Sampson Igbinoba