HEALTHY NUTRITION

Course Description

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the importance of nutrient selection in adequate and balanced nutrition, the biological factors affecting nutrient selection (hunger, appetite, taste, etc.), appetite mechanism and nutrient selection, people's taste perception and nutrient selection (sugary, salty, sour and bitter tastes- genetic taste markers, economic factors affecting food choice (cost, price, nutritional availability, etc.), physical factors affecting food choice (accessibility, education, cooking skill and time etc.). The aim of this course is to teach the factors (physical, economic, psychological and biological) affecting the choice of nutrients and the models that will direct individuals to the right nutrient selection.

HEALTHY NUTRITION

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Riebel, L. (2011). The green foodprint: Food choices for healthy people and a healthy planet. The Green Foodprint.
2. 02 RichardRuff, R. (2020). “Street-Level” Research in Public Health Nutrition: A Cross-Sectional Study of Dietary Behavior in New York City. SAGE Publications Ltd.
3. 03 Fanzo, J., & Davis, C. (2021). Policies Affecting Food Environments and Consumer Behavior. In Global Food Systems, Diets, and Nutrition (pp. 131-152). Palgrave Macmillan, Cham.
4. 04 Thomas, N., & Emond, R. (2018). Using Diary Methods to Explore the Meaning of Mealtimes. SAGE Publications Ltd.

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Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
2. P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
3. P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
4. P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
5. P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
6. P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
7. P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
8. P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
9. P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
10. P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
11. P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
12. P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.

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