Syllabus (NUTRITION)

Course Type: ME-6

Semester: 5

Course Code: BNUTMEB35C

Course Title: Nutritional Physiology

(L-P-Tu): 2 -2 - 0

Credit: 4

Practical/Theory: Combined

Course Objective: •To have an knowledge and understanding of energy balance & metabolic rate, and regulation of nutrient intake.

Learning Outcome: To understand physiological adaptation at various stages of life including in early life, older age and in response to exercise.

5^TH SEMESTER

MINOR – 6

NUTRITIONAL PHYSIOLOGY (THEORY) CREDIT – 2

1. Cell and Tissue : General idea of cell and tissue.
2. Digestive system :

1. Basic concept of GI tract and glands.
2. Digestion and Absorption of carbohydrate, fat, protein.

3. Basic concept of some Physiological System :

General idea of –i)Cardiovascular System,

ii)Respiratory System

iii)Excretory System

iv) Reproductive System

v)Nervous System

vii) Muscular Skeletal System

Vii)Endocrine System.

PRACTICAL : CREDIT - 2

Blood analysis : Haemoglobin level.

Estimation of blood pressure by Sphygmomanometer. Detection of blood group (slide method ).

Identifications of histology slides.

Laboratory Note Book.

Viva Voce.

References:

1. 1. Text Book of Physiology Volume I & IC.C.Chatterje
   2. Text Book of Medical Physiology – A.C.Guyton.