Nutrition Lab

INTRODUCTION

Nutritional status of an individual and a community is a significant determinant of the health status. The concepts covered in the nutrition theory course are explored in greater detail during the lab time using a variety of activities including normal and therapeutic food preparation, anthropometric measurement and nutrient analysis and enhanced problem sets. Students get an opportunity to analyze, why specific nutrient recommendations are translated into guidelines, and what foods should be included in the diet to meet the guidelines.

Nutrition lab covers the area of 900sq ft and is equipped with 10 cook tops, a microwave and all essential items required for different types of food preparations. Nutrition lab also provides information through various exhibits, diet charts, etc.

OBJECTIVES

• To prepare different types of normal and therapeutic diet according to principles of food preparation.
• To use a variety of cooking techniques in the preparation of meal.
• To prepare food under safe and proper sanitary conditions.
• To use nutrition knowledge to prepare meal according to individual needs.
• To work individually and in group in a well organized and cooperative manner.
• To calculate and analyse nutritional supply of different food preparations..