COURSE OUTLINE

NCM 105: NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY

First Semester, SY 2022-2023

1. Basic Concepts in Nutrition and Diet Therapy

a. Definition of Terms
b. Nutrition Concepts
c. Classification of Nutrients
1. Macronutrients
2. Micronutrients

2. Nutrition Tools, Standards and Guidelines Nutrients Recommendations

A. Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
1. Estimated Average Requirements (EAR)
2. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
3. Adequate Intake
4. Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL)

B. Dietary Guidelines and Food Guides

1. USDA Food Guide
2. My Pyramid
3. Food Exchange List
4. Food Labels
5. Nutrient Guidelines for Filipino

3. Nutrition Care Process (ADME Process)

A. Assessment of Nutritional Status
1. Nutritional History
 Dietary Intake Data
 Nutrient Intake Analysis (NIA)
 Food Diary
 Food Frequency
 24-hour Recall

2. Physical Assessment
 Anthropometric Measurements
- Height and Weight
- BMI
- Body Composition
- Mid-arm Circumference (MAC)
- Fat-fold or Skin-fold Thickness
 Other Sources of Data
- Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST)
- Subjective Global Assessment (SGA)
- Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA)
- Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI)

B. Nutrition Diagnosis and Plan of Care

1. Nutrition Problems and/or Needs
2. Planning the Diet with Cultural Competency
3. Resources needed in Planning and Implementing Dietary Regimen

C. Nutrition Intervention
1. Food and Nutrient Delivery
2. Food Administration
 Oral Nutrition
 Enteral Nutrition
 Short-term Enteral Access
 Long-term Enteral Access
 Parenteral Nutrition
D. Monitoring Nutritional Status
1. Strategies to address Age-related changes affecting nutrition
2. Selected Therapeutic diets
3. Recording and Reporting of Nutritional Status
E. Evaluation
1. Effectiveness of the plan of care

4. Nutrition Across the Lifespan

A. Nutrition in Pregnancy and Lactation
B. Nutrition in Infancy
C. Nutrition in Childhood
D. Nutrition in Adolescence
E. Nutrition in the Adult Years
F. Nutrition in Aging

5. Nutrition for Health and Fitness

A. Nutrition in Weight Management
B. Nutrition Eating Disorders
C. Nutrition Exercise and Sports
D. Nutrition and Bone Health
E. Nutrition for Oral and Dental Health

6. Dietary Modification and Diet Therapy

A. General Diets
B. Diets Modified in Consistency
C. Diets Modified in Composition

7. Nutrition Education and Counseling: Behavioral Change

A. Behavior Theories used in Nutrition Education and Counseling
B. Programs and Services available inn GOs and NGO’s

8. Evidence Based Guidelines (EBG) in Nutrition Practice

A. Major Recommendations
B. Background Information
C. Reference List

9. Legal Mandates Related to Nutrition and Diet Therapy

A. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
B. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
C. National Nutrition Council of the Philippines (NNCP)

10. Ethico-moral Principles Related to Cultural and Spiritual Preferences

A. Nutritional Genomics
B. Nutritional Support and End-of-Life Decision Making
C. Social, Political and Economic Issues and Concerns affecting Nutrition Care

11. Life-long Learning Activities

A. Library Search
B. Access On-line Resources
C. Current Events
D. Information Technology on Nutrition and Dietetics

12. Filipino Culture, Values, Practices, and Beliefs applicable in Nutrition

A. Cultural Aspects of Dietary Planning
B. F1ilipino Dietary Practices
C. Core Values of Nursing as applied to Nutrition and Dietetics