| Course Name | Principles of Nutrition |
| Course Code | 25FSN102 |
| Program | B.Sc. (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition (4 Year) |
| Semester | 1 |
| Credits | 4 |
| Campus | Coimbatore |
Energy 12 hrs.
Energy, Units of Energy, Measurement of Calorific Value, Physiological fuel values, Determination of energy requirements-Direct and Indirect calorimetry, Relation between Respiratory quotient and Energy output, Specific dynamic action of foods (Diet Induced Thermo genesis) definition, determination of basal metabolism -Benedicts Roth Apparatus, Factors Affecting BMR, determination of energy metabolism during work- Energy requirements for various age groups.
Carbohydrates and protein 12hrs.
Carbohydrates – Classification, composition, sources, functions, digestion, absorption, glycemic index and metabolism, Requirements (RDA) and deficiency. Dietary fiber – definition, sources, functions and types – Soluble and Insoluble Fiber.
Proteins – Classification, composition, sources, functions, digestion, absorption and metabolism, Requirements (RDA) and deficiency. Amino acid- classification and functions. Evaluation of protein quality-PER, NPU, NDPER, BV and Chemical score.
Lipids and Water 12 hrs.
Lipids and fats– Classification, composition, Sources, Essential fatty acids, functions, digestion, absorption, metabolism and Requirements
Water and electrolyte Balance – Distribution of water and electrolytes, Functions, Requirements, Sources, water balance.
Vitamins 12 hrs.
Fat soluble vitamins – Chemistry, Functions, Sources, absorption, transport, metabolism, Requirements, Deficiency and toxicity.
Water Soluble Vitamins – Chemistry, Functions, Sources, absorption, transport and metabolism, Requirements, Deficiency and toxicity.
Minerals and Antioxidants 12 hrs
Macro minerals – Classification, Distribution in the body, Functions, Source’s, absorption, storage, metabolism, storage, requirements, deficiency and toxicity- Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium.
Micro minerals – Classification, Distribution in the body, Functions, Sources absorption, metabolism, storage, requirements, deficiency and toxicity- Sodium, Potassium, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Iodine and Fluorine, selenium
Antioxidants – Free radicals damage, Oxidant defense system, Antioxidants in diseases, Sources.
Pre requisite: Nutrients, Sources, Functions and metabolism.
Course Objectives:
Course Outcomes:
CO1: Understand the principles of Energy requirements, measurements, and energy metabolism in in different age group.
CO2: Gain knowledge on the classification, composition, sources, functions, metabolism of carbohydrates, dietary fibres, and proteins.
CO3: Understand the classification, composition, sources, functions, digestion, and absorption of Lipids and Water
CO4: Acquire a knowledge of composition, sources, toxicity, functions, metabolism of fat and water soluble vitamins.
CO5: Obtain knowledge on the classification, distribution in the body, functions, Source, requirements, deficiency of minerals and antioxidants.
. CO-PO Mappings
| PO1 | PO2 | PO3 | PO4 | PO5 | PO6 | PO7 | PSO1 | PSO2 | PSO3 | PSO4 | |
| CO1 | 3 | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | – |
| CO2 | 3 | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | – |
| CO3 | 3 | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | – |
| CO4 | 3 | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | – |
| CO5 | 3 | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | – |
Skills: Learn skills in developing a balanced diet based on individual requirements
Evaluation Pattern:
| Assessment | Internal | External |
| Periodical 1 & Periodical 2 / Midterm | 30 | |
| *Continuous Assessment (CA) | 20 | |
| End Semester | 50 |
*CA – Can be Quizzes, Assignment, Projects, and Reports, and Seminar
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