Syllabus
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Course Code: DSE* Anthropology (ii) B-ANTH-502(ii) Course Name: Nutritional Anthropology |
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| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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| 1 | Introduction to Nutritional Anthropology: Basic principles aim and objectives of nutritional anthropology. Macro and micro nutrients and their interaction immunity and infections. Trace elements and their importance in human nutrition. Evolution of diet with the earliest human ancestors and latest human. Biocultural diversity of food and Nutrition |
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| 2 | Variation in contemporary food habits. Pre-industrialisation, Industrialisation and Globalisation. Changes in the dietary pattern and lifestyle. Under nutrition,malnutrition and obesity Nutritional disorders Emerging trends: nutrigenomics, nutraceuticals and bio active compounds. Nutritional Requirements and assessment techniques. Recommended dietary allowances. Qualitative and Quantitative assessment techniques of human nutrition |
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