Description:

This course in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics is designed specifically for B.Sc Nursing students to provide them with a comprehensive understanding of nutrition principles and dietetics that are applicable to their profession. The course covers topics such as the basics of nutrition, the role of nutrition in maintaining health, the impact of nutrition on disease prevention and management, dietary requirements for different age groups, special dietary needs for patients, and the importance of proper nutrition in the healing process. Through this course, students will develop the necessary knowledge and skills to assess nutritional needs, create personalized diet plans, and effectively communicate and educate patients about proper nutrition and healthy eating habits.

Key Highlights:

• Comprehensive coverage of nutrition principles and dietetics
• Understanding the role of nutrition in maintaining health
• Applying nutrition knowledge to prevent and manage diseases
• Special dietary needs for different patient populations
• Developing effective communication and education skills in nutrition

What you will learn:

• Learning Outcome 1
  Gain a solid understanding of the basics of nutrition and its relationship to overall health and wellbeing.
• Learning Outcome 2
  Learn how to evaluate and assess nutritional needs of patients and create personalized diet plans.
• Learning Outcome 3
  Understand the impact of nutrition on disease prevention and management.
• Learning Outcome 4
  Develop the knowledge and skills to address special dietary needs for different patient populations.
• Learning Outcome 5
  Enhance communication and education skills to effectively counsel patients in adopting healthy eating habits.