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SYLLABUS

FOR

Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) (NUTRITION AND DIETETICS)

(SEMESTER: I-II)

Session: 2015-16

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Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.)

(Nutrition and Dietetics) (Semester System)

SEMESTER-I

Paper

Code.

Subject

Theory

Marks

Duration Practical

Marks

Duration Total

Marks

Paper-I Communication Skills in

English

50 3 Hrs 50

Paper-II Punjabi Compulsory/

wZ[Ybh gzikph

50 3 Hrs 50

Paper-III Human Physiology 70 3 Hrs 30 100

Paper-IV Basic Nutrition 75 3 Hrs 50 125

Paper-V Introductory Genetics 75 3 Hrs 75

GRAND TOTAL 400

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(Nutrition and Dietetics) (Semester System)

SEMESTER-II

Paper

Code.

Subject Theory

Marks

Duration Practical

Marks

Duration Total

Marks

Paper-I Communication Skills in

English

35 3 Hrs 15 50

Paper-II Punjabi Compulsory/

wZ[Ybh gzikph

50 3 Hrs 50

Paper-III Food Preservation and Storage 50 3 Hrs 70 120

Paper-IV Nutritional Biochemistry 80 3 Hrs 50 130

Paper-V Nutrition and Immunity 50 3 Hrs 50

GRAND TOTAL 400

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(Nutrition and Dietetics) (Semester-I)

Paper-I: COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 50

Course Contents:

1. Reading Skills: Reading Tactics and strategies; Reading purposes–kinds of purposes and

associated comprehension; Reading for direct meanings; Reading for understanding concepts,

details, coherence, logical progression and meanings of phrases/ expressions.

Activities:

a) Active reading of passages on general topics

b) Comprehension questions in multiple choice format

c) Short comprehension questions based on content and development of ideas

2. Writing Skills: Guidelines for effective writing; writing styles for application, resume,

personal letter, official/ business letter, memo, notices etc.; outline and revision.

Activities:

a) Formatting personal and business letters.

b) Organising the details in a sequential order

c) Converting a biographical note into a sequenced resume or vice-versa

d) Ordering and sub-dividing the contents while making notes.

e) Writing notices for circulation/ boards

Suggested Pattern of Question Paper:

The question paper will consist of five skill–oriented questions from Reading and Writing

Skills. Each question will carry 10 marks. The questions shall be phrased in a manner that

students know clearly what is expected of them. There will be internal choice wherever

possible.

10x5=50 Marks

i) Multiple choice questions on the language and meanings of an unseen passage.

ii) Comprehension questions with short answers on content, progression of ideas,

purpose of writing etc. of an unseen passage.

iii) Personal letter and Official/Business correspondence

iv) Making point-wise notes on a given speech/ technical report OR

Writing notices for public circulation on topics of professional interest

v) Do as directed (10x1= 10 Marks) (change of voice, narration, combination of 2 simple

sentences into one, subject-verb agreement, using appropriate tense, forms of verbs.

Recommended Books:

1. Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking by John Seely.

2. English Grammar in Use (Fourth Edition) by Raymond Murphy, CUP

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Paper-II: Punjabi (Compulsory) gzikph (bkiawh)

;wK L 3 xzN/ e[b nze L 50

gkm-eqw ns/ gkm-g[;seK

1H frnkB wkbk (ftfrnkBe s/ ;wki-ftfrnkBe b/yK dk ;zrqfj),

(;zgkH vkH ;fszdo f;zx, gq'H wfjzdo f;zx pBt?s), r[o{ BkBe d/t :{Bhtof;Nh,

nzfwqs;o.

b/y L gjhnk gqd{FD, Go{D j`fsnk d/ d/F ftu, Bkoh Fesh, tksktoDh gqd{FD ns/

wB[`y, J/v} L fJe rzGho ;zeN.

2H nksw nBksw (;zgH ;[fjzdo pho ns/ tfonkw f;zx ;zX{)

(gq'H w'jB f;zx, nzfwqsk gqhsw, fFt e[wko pNkbth, ;[oihs gkso, gkF)

r[o{ BkBe d/t :{Bhtof;Nh, nzfwqs;o.

3H g?oQk ouBk

4H g?oQk gVQ e/ gqFBK d/ T[`so.

5H (T) gzikph X[Bh ftT[_s L T[ukoB nzr, T[ukoB ;EkB s/ ftXhnK, ;to, ftnziB, ;[o.

(n) GkFk tzBrhnK L GkFk dk Ne;kbh o{g, GkFk ns/ T[g-GkFk dk nzso, gzikph

T[gGkFktK d/ gSkD-fuzBQ.

6H wks GkFk dk nfXnkgB

(T) gfjbh GkFk d/ s"o T[̀s/

(n) d{ih GkFk d/ s"o T[̀s/

nze–tzv ns/ gohfyne bJh jdkfJsK:

1H fe;/ fBpzX dk ;ko iK T[;dk ftFk t;s{ (d' ftu'I fJe) . 10 nze

2H nksw nBksw L ;ko, ftFk-t;s{, gq;zr ;fjs ftnkfynk, ebk g`y 10 nze

3H g?oQk ouBk L fszB ftfFnK ftu'I fe;/ fJe T[s/ g?oQk fbyD bJh 5 nze

fejk ikt/ .

4H g?oQk d/ e/ T[; pko/ gzi gqFBK d/ T[s̀o. 5 nze

5H Bzpo 5 T[s/ fd`sh ftnkeoD d/ nkXko ’s/ toDBkswe gqFB. 10 nze

6H Bzpo 6 ftu wks GkFk d/ gfjbh GkFk ns/ d{ih GkFk ti'_

nfXnkgB, wjZst ns/ ;wZf;nktK pko/ uko gqFB g[`S/ ikDr/,

fiBQK ftu'_ ftfdnkoEh B/ d' dk T[s̀o d/Dk j't/rk. 5%2=10 nze

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Paper-II: Mudhli Punjabi mu~FlI pMjwbI

(In lieu of Compulsory Punjabi)

pwT-kRm

smW : iqMn GMty ku~l AMk : 50

1. pMjwbI BwSw

gurmuKI ilpI

gurmuKI ilpI : bxqr Aqy qrqIb 20 AMk

2. gurmuKI AwrQogRw&I

sÍrW dI vMf Aqy aucwrn

ivAMjnW dI vMf Aqy aucwrn 15 AMk

3. pMjwbI Sbd-bxqr Aqy rcnw

swDwrn Sbd

in~q vrqoN dI pMjwbI SbdwvlI 15 AMk

XUint Aqy QIm:

1. pMjwbI BwSw : nwmkrx Aqy sMKyp jwx pCwx, gurmuKI ilpI : nwmkrx, gurmuKI vrxmwlw; pYNqI

A~KrI, A~Kr kRm, sÍr vwhk (a A e), lgW mwqrW, pYr ivc ibMdI vwly vrx, pYr ivc pYx

vwly vrx, ibMdI, it~pI, A~Dk[

2. gurmuKI AwrQogRw&I Aqy aucwrn ; sÍrW dI vMf Aqy aucwrn (lGU-dIrG sÍr) ; sÍr Aqy lgW

mwqrW; ivAMjnW dI vMf Aqy aucwrn ; pYr ivc pYx vwly vrxW (h, r, v) dw aucwrn ;

l Aqy L dw aucwrn ; B,D,F,J,G dw aucwrn; pYr ivc ibMdI vwly vrxW dw aucwrn[

3. pMjwbI Sbd-bxqr Aqy rcnw: swDwrn Sbd; iek~lw sÍr (ijvyN Aw) ; sÍr Aqy ivAMjn

(ijvyN Awr); ivAMjn Aqy sÍr (ijvyN pw); ivAMjn sÍr ivAMjn (ijvyN pwr) ; pMjwbI Sbd rcnw ;

ilMg-puilMg, iek vcn-bhu vcn; in~q vrqoN dI pMjwbI SbdwvlI; Kwx-pIx Aqy swkwdwrI nwl

sMbMiDq[

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AMk-vMf Aqy prIiKAk leI hdwieqW:

1. pihly XUint iv~coN pMjwbI BwSw Aqy gurmuKI ilpI dI bxqr Aqy qrqIb nwl sbMiDq 5-5 AMkW

dy cwr ivhwrk pRSn pu~Cy jwxgy[ AMkW dI vMf A~goN iek-iek jW do-do AMkW dy Coty pRSnW ivc

kIqI jw skdI hY[

2. dUjy XUint iv~coN gurmuKI AwrQogRw&I Aqy aucwrn nwl sbMiDq 5-5 AMkW dy iqMn ivhwrk pRSn

pu~Cy jwxgy[ AMkW dI vMf A`goN iek-iek jW do-do AMkW dy Coty pRSnW ivc kIqI jw skdI hY[

3. qIjy XUint iv~coN pMjwbI Sbd-bxqr Aqy Sbd rcnw nwl sbMiDq 5-5 AMkW dy do ivhwrk pRSn

pu~Cy jwxgy[ AMkW dI vMf A`goN iek-iek jW do-do AMkW dy Coty pRSnW ivc kIqI jw skdI hY[

4. in`q vrqoN dI pMjwbI SbdwvlI nwl sbMiDq iek-iek AMk dy pMj (AwbjYkitv) pRSn pu~Cy

jwxgy[

5. pRSnW dI BwSw srl Aqy spSt r~KI jwvy[

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Paper-III: HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

(Theory)


Theory : 70

Practical : 30

Instructions for paper setters

1. There will be 7 questions in all. Students are required to attempt 5 questions.

(14 Marks each).

2. Question no. 1 (short answer type) is compulsory.

Course Content

Theory

Cell structure: Function and multiplication. Introduction to cell physiology and cell

membrane transport mechanism.

Tissues: Types, structure and their functions.

Circulatory system: Anatomy and functions. Heart rate, cardiac cycle. Cardiac output.

Blood composition and functions. Blood clotting, blood grouping, radial pulse, blood

pressure and factors affecting it. Blood vessels, arteries, veins and capillaries.

Hypertension, ECG and Artheriosclerosis.

Skeletal System: Bones, joints and bone deformities (in brief).

Muscular system: Types of Muscles (striated and non-striated). Mechanism of muscle

contraction. Physiology of exercise and fatigue.

Lymphatic system: Lymph glands and its function, spleen-structure and functions.

Digestive system: Anatomy and functions of alimentary tract and accessory organs.

Digestion and absorption of food. GIT movements.

Endocrine System: List of endocrine glands, their hormones, functions and their

disorders (in brief).

Respiratory system: Anatomy, functions, mechanisms of external and internal

respiration. Hypoxia, apnea, asthma and dyspnea.

Nervous system: Structure of a nerve cell and nerve fibre. Classification of nervous

system. Central nervous system- Brain and spinal cord. Functions of different parts of

the brain. Peripheral nervous system. Automatic and sympathetic nervous system-

their functions. Nerve impulse, synapse and reflex action, voluntary and involuntary

action (in brief).

Urinary system: Anatomy and functions. Formation and composition of urine,

haemostasis, micturition, kidney failure and dialysis.

Skin: Structure and functions

Reproductive system: Structure and functions of male and female reproductive

organs. Menstruation, puberty, fertilization and development of fertilized ovum.

Placenta and its function, parturition and menopause.

Sensory organs: General sensory receptors and physiology of special senses-vision,

hearing equilibrium and their disorders (in brief).

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Paper-III: HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

(Practical)

Marks : 30

Study of different types of microscopes and their uses.

Microscopic examination of permanent slides.

Identification of different blood groups.

Identification of blood cells by study of peripheral blood smear.

Measurement of pulse and blood pressure.

Elicitation of reflexes and jerks.

Estimation of hemoglobin, RBC, WBC, TLC, DLC and ESR.

Suggested readings:

1. Keele, C.A. and Neil, E. (1978). Samson Wright’s Applied Physiology, Oxford

University Press.

2. Tortora, G.J. and Anagnostakos, N.P. (1984). Principles of Anatomy and Physiology,

harper and Row Publisher, New York.

3. Best, C.H. and Taylor, N.B. (1964). The Living Body, 4th ed. Asis Publishing House,

Bombay.

4. Guyton, A.C. (1969). Functions of the Human Body, W.B. Saunders Co.,

Philadelphia.

5. Wilson, K.J.W. (1990). Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness,

ELBS/Churchill Livingstone.

6. Vidhya Ratan. (1986). Handbook of Human Physiology, New Central Book Agency,

Calcutta.

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Paper-IV: BASIC NUTRITION

(Theory)


Theory : 75

Practical : 50



(15 Marks each).


Course Content

Theory

Introduction to nutrition: Food as source of nutrients, function of foods , definition of

nutrition, nutrients and energy; adequate, optimum and good nutrition, malnutrition.

Food guide – Basic five food groups and the nutrients contributed by each group to

the diet.

Interrelationship between nutrition & health -Visible symptoms of good health

Role of fiber in human nutrition.

Carbohydrates – Composition, functions, classification and food sources. Effect of

deficiency and excess in the body.

Fats & Oils - Composition, functions, classification and food sources. Effect of

deficiency and excess in the body.

Proteins- Composition, functions, classification and food sources. Effect of deficiency

and excess in the body.

Water–as a nutrient, functions, sources, requirement, water balance & effect of

deficiency.

Minerals – macro & micronutrients, their functions and sources. Bioavailability,

effect of excess and deficiency of calcium, iron, iodine, sodium, potassium and

fluorine.

Vitamins – their functions, sources, effect of deficiency and excess of following

vitamins-

a) Fat Soluble - Vitamins A,D,E and K

b) Water Soluble- Ascorbic acid and B-Complex: Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin,

Pantothenic acid, Folic acid and B12.

Functional foods.

Importance and methods of cooking and their effect on the appearance, nutrients &

taste.

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Paper-IV: BASIC NUTRITION

(Practical)

Marks: 50

Use and care of kitchen equipments.

Weights and measures- standard, household measures for raw and cooked food.

Preparation of minimum three dishes of each cooking method given below and their

suitability for different meals:

a) Boiling e.g. variation of pulses, soups, kheer, custard pudding etc.

b) Shallow frying e.g. variations of stuffed paranthas, pan cakes, tikkies etc.

c) Deep frying e.g. variation of cutlets, pakoras etc.

d) Steaming e.g. dhokla, idli, plain and variation etc.

e) Baking e.g. cakes and biscuits etc.

f) Fermentation e.g. dosa, vada etc.

g) Sprouting.

Suggested readings:

1. Guthrie, Helen, Andrews,” Introductory Nutrition”. 6th Ed, St. Louis, Mirror /Mosby

Collage, 1986.

2. Mudami S.R., M .V Rajagopal, “ Fundamentals of Food and Nutrition”, 2nd Ed.Wiley

Eastern

3. Swaminathathan , M. “Advanced Textbook of Foods and Nutrition,” Vol I, II (2ND

Ed. Revised ) Bappco, Banglore, 1985.

4. Wilson, EVAD,” Principals of Nutrition “, 4th Ed, New York, John Wiley &Sons ,

1979

5. Swaminathathan, M ( 1998) ,” Principals of Nutrition and Dietetics “, Bappco

,Banglore

6. William –“Nutrition and Diet Therapy “, 1985 , 5th Ed. Mosby Co, St. Louis .

7. Bogert , J.G.V , Briggs, D.H Calloway , “Nutrition and Physical Fitness “, 11th Ed.

1985 , W.B. Saunders & Co, Philadelphia .

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Paper-V: INTRODUCTORY GENETICS




(15 Marks each).


Course Content

Theory

Ultra structure of cell, cell organelles (ER, GA, Mitochondria, Nucleus, nucleolus,

Lysosomes, Ribosomes) and their functions.

Cell division and its significance.

Mendel’s laws of inheritance.

Type of gene interactions.

Multiple allelism/ blood groups/ Rh incompatibility.

Chromosome structure, morphology, number and types. Chromosomal abnormalities.

DNA and RNA, their structure and function.

Replication, Transcription in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

Outline of protein synthesis. Modification of proteins in cell.

Gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

Genetic code: Definition and properties.

Mutations and their importance.

Genetic counseling and its importance.

Genetic disorders in man.

Genetics and human welfare.

Suggested readings:

1. Brown, T.A. (1999). Genomes. BIOS Scientific Publishers limited, UK.

2. Gardener, E.J., Simsons, M.J., and Sinustad, D.P. (1991). Principles of Genetics. John

Wiley Sons Inc., New York.

3. Griffiths, A.J.F., Miller, J.H., Suzuki, D.T., Lewontin, R.C., and Gelbart, W.M.

(1993). An Introduction to Genetic Analysis. Freeman and Comapany, USA.

4. Hawley R.S. and Walker, M. Y. (2003) Advanced Genetics analysis-Finding meaning

in Genome. Blackwell Publishing, USA.

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(Nutrition and Dietetics) (Semester-II)

Paper-I: COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH-II


Theory Marks: 35

Practical Marks: 15

Course Contents:

1. Listening Skills: Barriers to listening; effective listening skills; feedback skills.

Attending telephone calls; note taking.

Activities:

a) Listening exercises – Listening to conversation, News and TV reports

b) Taking notes on a speech/lecture

2. Speaking and Conversational Skills: Components of a meaningful and easy

conversation; understanding the cue and making appropriate responses; forms of polite

speech; asking and providing information on general topics.

The study of sounds of English, stress

Situation based Conversation in English

Essentials of Spoken English

Activities:

a) Making conversation and taking turns

b) Oral description or explanation of a common object, situation or concept

c) Giving interviews

Suggested Pattern of Question Paper:

The question paper will consist of seven questions related to speaking and listening Skills.

Each question will carry 5 marks. The nature of the questions will be as given below:-

Two questions requiring students to give descriptive answers.

Three questions in the form of practical exercises requiring students to give an appropriate

response to a question, a proposal, a proposition, an invitation etc. For example, the paper

setter may give a proposition and ask the students to agree or disagree with it or introduce a

character giving invitations and ask the students to accept or refuse it etc.

Two questions requiring students to transcribe simple words in IPA symbols, marking stress.

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PRACTICAL / ORAL TESTING

Marks: 15

Course Contents:

1. Oral Presentation with/without audio visual aids.

2. Group Discussion.

3. Listening to any recorded or live material and asking oral questions for listening

comprehension.

Questions:

1. Oral Presentation will be of 5 to 10 minutes duration. (Topic can be given in advance

or it can be of student’s own choice). Use of audio visual aids is desirable.

2. Group discussion comprising 8 to 10 students on a familiar topic. Time for each group

will be 15 to 20 minutes.

Note:

Oral test will be conducted by external examiner with the help of internal examiner.

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Paper-II: Punjabi (Compulsory) gzikph (bkiawh)

;wK L 3 xzN/ e[b nze L 50

gkm-eqw ns/ gkm-g[;seK

1H frnkB wkbk (ftfrnkBe s/ ;wki-ftfrnkBe b/yK dk ;zrqfj)

(;zgH vkH ;fszdo f;zx, g'qH wfjzdo f;zx pBt?s), r[o{ BkBe d/t :{Bhtof;Nh,

nzfwqs;o, 2007

b/y L ;kfjs s/ b'e ;kfjs, nZyK, nu/sB dk r[D s/ ;[Gkn, ezfgT{No ns/

fJzNoB?̀N, wB[`yh nfXeko.

2H nksw nBksw (;zgH ;[fjzdo pho ns/ tfonkw f;zx ;zX{) (ejkDhnK)

gmkD dh Xh (;[ikB f;zx), ;KRh ezX (;zs'y f;zx Xho), T[ikV (e[btzs f;zx ftoe),

x'NDk (w'jB Gzvkoh), dbdb (tfonkw f;zx ;zX{)

r[o{ BkBe d/t :{Bhtof;Nh, nzfwqs;o.

3H Fpd-pDso ns/ Fpd ouBk L gfoGkFk, w[`Yb/ ;zebg

4H Fpd Fq/DhnK

5H g?oQk ouBk

6H g?oQk gVQ e/ gqFBK d/ T[`so

7H w[jkto/ ns/ nykD

nze–tzv ns/ gohfyne bJh jdkfJsK:

1H fe;/ fBpzX dk ;ko iK T[;dk ftFk t;s{ (d' ftu'I fJe) . 10 nze

2H nksw nBksw L ;ko, ftFk t;s{, gkso fusoD, ;kfjs ~ d/D 10 nze

3-4H 3-4 Bzpo T[s̀/ fd`sh ftnkeoD d/ nkXko s/ toDBkswe gqFB. 10 nze

5H g?oQk ouBk L fszB ftfFnK ftu'I fe;/ fJe T[s/ g?oQk fbyD bJh 5 nze

fejk ikt/ .

6H g?oQk d/ e/ T[; pko/ gzi gqFBK d/ T[s̀o 5 nze

7H Bzpo 7 ftu n`m nykD ns/ nZm w[jkto/ g[`S/ ikDr/, fiBQK ftu'_

ftfdnkoEh B/ gzi-gzi ~ tkeK ftu tos e/ noE ;gZFN eoB/ j'Dr/.

5+ 5=10 nze

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Paper-II: Mudhli Punjabi mu~FlI pMjwbI

(In lieu of Compulsory Punjabi)

pwT-kRm

smW : iqMn GMty kul AMk : 50

1. pMjwbI Sbd-bxqr sMXukq Aqy imSrq Sbd in~q vrqoN dI pMjwbI SbdwvlI 20 AMk

2. pMjwbI Sbd SRyxIAW dI pCwx Aqy vrqoN:

nWv, pVnWv ivSySx, ikirAw, ikirAw ivSySx 15 AMk

3. pMjwbI vwk-bxqr

swDwrn vwk : iksmW sMXukq vwk : iksmW imSrq vwk : iksmW pMjwbI vwkW dI vrqoN dy iviBMn smwijk pRsMg 15 AMk

XUint Aqy QIm

1. pMjwbI Sbd bxqr: sMXukq Sbd ; smwsI Sbd (ijvyN lok sBw) ; dohry Sbd/duhrukqI

(ijvyN DUV DwV/Br Br), imSrq SbdW dI bxqr/isrjnw; AgyqrW rwhIN

(ijvyN aup-BwSw), ipCyqrW rwhIN (ijvyN rMglw), pMjwbI Sbd rcnw; pVnwvIN rUp,

ikirAw/shwiek ikirAw dy rUp ; in~q vrqoN dI pMjwbI SbdwvlI ; ru~qW, mhIinAW,

mOsmW, igxqI nwl sbMiDq[

2. dUsry XUint iv~c Sbd-SRyxIAW dI pCwx Aqy vrqoN nwl sbMiDq 5-5 AMkW dy cwr

ivhwrk pRSn pu~Cy jwxgy[ AMkW dI vMf A~goN ie~k-ie~k jW do-do AMkW dy Coty pRSnW

iv~c kIqI jw skdI hY[

3. pMjwbI vwk-bxqr : krqw krm ikirAw; swDwrn vwk, ibAwnIAw, pRSnvwck,

AwigAwvwck; sMXukq Aqy imSrq vwkW dIAW iksmW ; suqMqr Aqy ADIn aupvwk ;

smwn (qy/Aqy) Aqy ADIn (jo/ik) XojkW dI vrqoN; pMjwbI vwkW dI vrqoN dy iviBMn

smwjk/siBAwcwrk pRsMg ; Gr ivc, bwzwr ivc, myly ivc, SOipMg mwl/isnmy ivc,

ivAwh ivc, Dwrimk sQwnW ivc, dosqW nwl Awid[

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AMk-vMf Aqy prIiKAk leI hdwieqW

1. pihly XUint iv~coN pMjwbI Sbd bxqr Aqy Sbd rcnw nwl sbMiDq 5-5 AMkW dy iqMn ivhwrk pRSn

pu~Cy jwxgy[ AMkW dI vMf A~goN iek-iek jW do-do AMkW dy Coty pRSnW ivc kIqI jw skdI hY[

2. in`q vrqoN dI SbdwvlI nwl sbMiDq iek-iek AMk dy pMj (AwbjYkitv) pRSn pu~Cy jwxgy[

3. dUsry XUint iv~c Sbd SRYxIAW dI pCwx Aqy vrqoN nwl sMbMiDq 5-5 AMkW dy cwr ivhwrk pRSn pu~Cy

jwxgy[ AMkW dI vMf A~goN ie~k-ie~k do-do AMkW dy Coty pRSnW iv~c kIqI jw skdI hY[

4. qIjy XUint iv~c pMjwbI vwk-bxqr nwl sbMiDq 5-5 AMkW dy do ivhwrk pRSn pu~Cy jwxgy[ AMkW

dI vMf A`goN iek-iek jW do-do AMkW dy Coty pRSnW ivc kIqI jw skdI hY[

5. pMjwbI vwkW dI ivhwrk vrqoN nwl sbMiDq 5 AMkW dw iek pRSn pu~iCAw jwvygw ijs ivc ividAwrQI

nMU iksy smwijk/siBAwcwrk pRsMg ivc vrqy jWdy pMj vwk ilKx leI ikhw jwvygw[

6. pRSnW dI BwSw srl Aqy spSt r~KI jwvy[

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Paper-III: FOOD PRESERVATION AND STORAGE

(Theory)


Theory : 50

Practical : 70



(10 Marks each).


Course Content

Theory

Definition, scope and importance of food preservation. Classification of food on the

basis of shelf life.

Food spoilage: cause and effects.

Principles of food preservation.

Methods of food preservation

Storage of common perishable, semi-perishable and non-perishable foods.

Selection and purchase of foods for preservation.

Packaging and packing materials, labeling and costing of products.

Food additives, preservatives, anti-oxidants, coloring matter and emulsifying agents.

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Paper-III: FOOD PRESERVATION AND STORAGE

(Practical)

Marks: 70

Preparation and storage of:

a) Squashes and syrups

b) Jams and jellies

c) Marmalades and preserves

d) Ketchup/sauces and chutneys

e) Pickles (with and without oil).

Preparation of items utilizing cereals and legumes and their storage.

Demonstration of canning and bottling of fruits and vegetables.

Visit to food industry.

Suggested readings:

1. Muller, H.G. (1981). Fundamentals of Foods and Nutrition. New Delhi, Wiley

Eastern Pvt Ltd.

2. Desrosier, N.W. (1970). The Technology of Food Preservation. 3rd ed., Westport,

AVI.

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Paper-IV: NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY

(Theory)


Theory : 80

Practical : 50



(16 Marks each).


Course Content

Biochemistry, its scope and importance in foods and nutrition.

Carbohydrates: Digestion, absorption and metabolism of carbohydrates. Anaerobic

and aerobic pathways, glycolysis, citric acid cycle, glyconeogenesis, pentose-

phosphate pathway, glycogenesis, glycogenolysis, glucose transport, metabolism of

lactate and pyruvate (in brief).

Fats and Lipids: Digestion, absorption and metabolism of fats and fatty acids, beta-

oxidation of fatty acids, biosynthesis of fatty acids, energy yield from dietary fats,

storage, mobilization of fat stores during exercise, production of ketone bodies and

ketogenic diets, metabolism of phospholipids, glycolipids and cholesterol (in brief).

Proteins: Digestion, absorption and metabolism (in brief).

Energy: BMR, energy requirements for physical activity, relative body weight and

influence of physical exercise on changes in body fat and body composition,

utilization of energy by muscle tissue, shifts in lipid and carbohydrate utilization in

relation to exercise type, intensity and duration.

Hormones: Classification, general mode of action, hormones of pituitary, thyroid,

parathyroid, adrenals, reproductive glands and pancreas. Hormonal disorders, counter

regulatory hormones.

Enzymes: Definition, classification, specificity of enzymes and factors affecting

enzyme activity.

Acid base balance: Concepts and disorders, pH, buffers, acidosis, alkalosis.

Water and electrolyte balance.

Biochemical functions of minerals and vitamins.

Role of anti-nutrients and anti-oxidants in human health.

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Paper-IV: NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY

(Practical)

Marks: 50

Identification and estimation of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.

Determination of pH in various food stuffs.

Determination of enzyme activity.

Estimation of cholesterol

Estimation of blood glucose

Estimation of glucose in urine

Suggested Readings:

1. Rao, K.R. (1986). Textbook of Biochemistry, III ed. Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.

ND-110001.

2. Murray, R.K. and Rodwell, V.W. (1988). Harper’s Biochemistry 21st ed. Prentice Hall

of Australia Pvt. Ltd.

3. Lehninger, A.L. (1987). Principles of Bio-Chemistry, CBS Publishers and

Distribution.

4. Qrten, J.M. and Neuhans, O.W. (1982). Human Bio-Chemistry, The C.V. Mosby Co.,

Toronto, London, 10th ed.

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Paper-V: NUTRITION AND IMMUNITY




(10 Marks each).


Course Content

Immune system: The defense mechanisms of the body.

Role of nutrients in immune functions. Under nutrition-causes and consequences.

Infection: Risk of infection, influence of infections on nutrition and susceptibility to

infection.

Role of nutrients in prevention of risk of infections.

Childhood mortality associated with infectious diseases of gastro-intestinal tract and

lungs.

Age related immune depression.

Role of neutraceuticals and functional foods.

Nutrition, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis.

Probiotics, prebiotics and immunity.

Food allergy.

Suggested Readings:

1. Barasi Mary, E. (1997). Human Nutrition-A health perspective. Arnold International

Student’s edition, U.K.

2. Gershwin, M.E., Nestel, P. and Keen, C.L. (2004). Handbook of Nutrition and

Immunity. Humana Publishers, USA.

3. Owen, J., Punt, J. and Stanford, S. (2013). Kuby Immunology: International Edition.

Macmillan Publishers, USA.

4. Prason, S.K. and Poddar, T. (2012). Perfect Health-Body Diet and Nutrition. V & S

publishers, New Delhi.

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