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Course Name Adolescence Health and Lifestyle
Course Code 25FSN332
Program B.Sc. (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition (4 Year)
Credits 3
Campus Coimbatore

Syllabus

Unit I

Introduction to Adolescent Health and Lifestyle 9hrs.

Significance of Adolescent Health- stages of adolescence, physical, social, emotional, spiritual and intellectual well-being, sedentary lifestyle, reproductive health and factors influencing, integration of knowledge and skills to develop a healthy lifestyle plans, parent’s adolescence communication

Unit II

Promotion of Good Eating Habits 9hrs.

Food choices- Skipping Breakfast- Factors, impact on health, Measures to overcome Junk Food Consumption

– Factors, impact on health, Measures to overcome Eating White Products- Factors, impact on health, Measures to overcome Water and Fluid intake- Significance on health.

Unit III

Resting pattern and physical activity 9hrs.

Postures – Ergonomics, Good and Bad postures, Advantage and Disadvantages Degenerative Disc Disease – Causes, types, Consequences to human health

Sleeping Pattern – Types, advantages and disadvantages, circardium rhythm, nocturnal habits, consequences to human health,

Physical activity, obesity and weight management- Types and significance, weight management,

Unit IV

Personal habits and hygiene 9hrs.

Personal Habits:

Alcohol addiction, Smoking, Substance Abuse, Electronic addiction – Factors, symptoms, types health impact, measures to overcome

Personal hygiene:

General hygiene, menstrual hygiene, dental hygiene

Unit V –

Supporting Mental Health 9hrs.

Stress- Causes, types, signs and symptoms, coping with emotions and stress, impact of Stress on adolescent health

Depression and Suicidal tendency- Causes and impact of Depression on adolescent health

Peer pressure- Causes, types and impact of peer pressure and ways to overcome on adolescent health Procrastination- Causes, types and impact of peer pressure and ways to overcome on adolescent health Violence – Types, causes and effects, rehabilitation measures

Objectives and Outcomes

Pre-requisite: Health, Lifestyle changes, adolescence needs.

Course Objectives:

This course will provide better understanding of significance in adolescent’s health and nutrition and relationship between lifestyle practices and health outcomes.

Course Outcome:

CO1: Expertise stages of adolescence, significance of maintenance of health and nutrition.

CO2: Gained information on the impact of long-term good lifestyle practices on health.

CO3: Knowledge on promotion of good eating habits, physical activity and resting pattern.

CO4: Acquire Knowledge on practicing good personal habits and hygiene.

CO5: Gain knowledge on role of lifestyle practices on mental health. Skills: Develop skills to overcome lifestyle changes during adolescence

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Evaluation Pattern

Evaluation Pattern:

Assessment

Internal

External

Periodical 1 (P1)+P2/Midterm

30

  

*Continuous Assessment (CA)

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End Semester

  

50

*CA – Can be Quizzes, Assignment, Projects, and Reports, and Seminar

Text Books / References

Text Books:

  1. An Introduction to Lifestyle Management: Facilitator’s Handbook, Anja Morris-Paxton, 2019
  2. Food Science- Srilakshmi, Prosper Montague Publishing Group , Hamlyn, London. 2015.
  3. Internet Addiction: The Ultimate Guide for How to Overcome An Internet Addiction For Life (Gaming Addiction, Video Game, TV, RPG, Role-Playing, Treatment, Computer) Paperback Caesar Lincoln,
  4. Food & Nutrition- Swaminathan (1995), The Bangalore Printing & publishing co ltd., Vol I, Second Edition, Bangalore
  5. The New Rules of Posture: How to Sit, Stand, and Move in the Modern World, Mary Bond, 2006
  6. Stress Management: A Wellness Approach First Edition by Nanette E. Tummers, ISBN-13: 978- 1450431668

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