BASIC DIETETICS

Simple way to learn basics of dietetics. It almost cover all important topics of basic of dietetics which are given below chapter wise :

UNIT. I : BASIC CONCEPTS OF DIET THERAPY

Therapeutic adaptation of a normal diet
Principles and classification of therapeutic diets

UNIT. II : ROUTINE HOSPITAL DIETS AND FEEDING

Regular diet
Light Diet
Soft diet
Fluid Diet
Enteral feeding - tube feeding
Parenteral feeding

UNIT. III : ENERGY MODIFICATIONS AND NUTRITIONAL CARE FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Identification of overweight and obese
Aetiological factors contributing to obesity and prevention
Treatment – Low Energy diets, behavioral modification
Complications of obesity
Underweight – aetiology and assessment
Treatment - high energy diets
Complications - Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia

UNIT. IV: DISEASES OF THE GASTRO INTESTINAL TRACT

Etiological Factors
Symptoms
Diagnostic tests and dietary treatment for Esophagitis and hiatus hernia
Gastritis, Peptic Ulcer and Ulcerative colitis
Malabsorption Syndrome –Celiac Sprue

UNIT. V: MODIFICATIONS OF DIET IN INFECTIONS AND SURGERY

Fever and infections
High Protein diet Surgical conditions
Pre-Operative and Post Operative conditions
Burns and Trauma
Diet in Allergy
Elimination diet and desensitization