Online Course in Diet & Nutrition

The aims and objectives of this course are:

Section 1

• Understand various stages throughout lifecycle of women
• Describe Nutritional requirements throughout lifecycle.
• Describe the causes and consequences of common nutritional deficiencies in women.
• Inculcate healthy eating patterns and necessary lifestyle changes to maintain a healthy life.
• Describe the Essential Nutrition Actions approach for woman nutrition.
• Provide details and relevant Nutritional measures of various health issues- PMS, Osteoporosis, Anemia at various stages Endocrine problems etc.
• Prioritize the key nutrition behaviors which address the health and nutrition needs of women in vulnerable communities, and to integrate these behaviors into:
• on-going health interventions in facilities and communities,
• on-going interventions in other sectors important for nutrition.
• Practical diet planning at various stages.

Section 2

· To develop an understanding about the needs and rights of children with emphasis on the socio-cultural context of childhood.

· To understand the development of children from birth.

· To appreciate the health and nutritional needs of young children and to be able to evaluate a diet as regards nutritional adequacy.

· To be able to identify common childhood illnesses, take care of the sick child and take preventive measures.

· To identify children with special needs, be able to take care of their needs within the setting of the child care centre and take preventive action.

· Select the right kinds of food keeping cost in mind and to recognize and identify common illnesses that arise out of eating the wrong types of food.

Course: Certificate Course in Woman & Child Nutrition

Duration: 3 months

Type: Online/Correspondence