Food Science and Nutrition UG Syllabus 2018-19

Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women
(Deemed to be University under Category ‘A’ by MHRD, Estd. u/s 3 of UGC Act 1956)
Re-accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC. Recognised by UGC under Section 12B
Coimbatore - 641 043, Tamil Nadu, India
B.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition

(With language and English for 4 semesters)
Programme Specific Outcomes

1. Understand the role of food and nutrition for the welfare of the community.
2. Inculcate skill based knowledge on food industry.
3. Foundation for career opportunities in area of personal and Public Health Nutrition.
4. Enable to pursue higher education and research in academic and research institutions.
5. Promote entrepreneurs in the field of food and nutrition.
Scheme of Instruction and Examination
(for students admitted from 2018-2019 & onwards)
Part Subject Name of paper / Hours of Scheme of examination

code component instruction / week
Theory Practical Duration CIA CE Total Credit
of exam
First semester
I 18BLT001/ Ilakiam – I, 5 3 50 50 100 4
Ilakkanam, Ilakkia
18BLH001/ varalaru /
Prose and Non
detailed Texts /
18BLF001 French - I
II 18BLE001 English Language 5 3 50 50 100 4
through Literature I
III Core Courses 3
18BFNC01 Basics of Food 5 3 50 50 100 3
Science
18BFNC02 Fundamentals of 5 3 50 50 100 3
Human Physiology
18BFNC03 Food Chemistry 3 2 3 50 50 100 3
Discipline Specific
Elective (DSE)
Course
18BFNI01 DSE-I 4 3 50 50 100 3
Perspectives of Home
Science(FSN)
Games 1
1
Part Subject Name of paper/ Hours of Scheme of Examination
Code component Instruction/ week
of exam
Second Semester
I 18BLT002/ Ilakiam – II, 5 3 50 50 100 4
Ilakkanam, Ilakkia
18BLH002/ varalaru / Grammar,
Translation and
General Essay /
18BLF002 French - II
II 18BLE002 English Language 5 3 50 50 100 4
through Literature II
III Core Courses
18BFNC04 Principles of 5 3 50 50 100 3
Nutrition
18BFNC05 Food Microbiology 4 3 50 50 100 3
18BFNC06 Principles of - 4 3 50 50 100 2
Nutrition
(Practical I)
Discipline Specific
Elective (DSE)
Course
18BFNI02 DSE-II 4 3 50 50 100 3
Chemistry Theory for
Food Science and
Nutrition
(Chemistry)
18BFNI03 DSE-II 3 3 50 50 100 2
Chemistry Practical
for Food Science and
Nutrition
(Chemistry)
Games 1
Third Semester
I 18BLT003/ Ilakiam – III, 5 3 50 50 100 4
Ilakkanam, Ilakkia
18BLH003/ varalaru / Ancient and
Modern Poetry/
18BLF003 French - III
II 18BLE003 English Language for 5 3 50 50 100 4
Communication I
III Core Courses
18BFNC07 Bakery and 5 3 50 50 100 3
Confectionery
18BFNC08 Bakery and - 3 3 50 50 100 2
Confectionery
(Practical II)
2
Part Subject Name of paper / Hours of instruction / week Scheme of examination
code component Theory Practical Duration CIA CE Total Credit
of exam
18BFNC09 Techniques of Food 3 2 3 50 50 100 3
Evaluation
Discipline Specific
Elective (DSE)
Course
18BFNI04 DSE-III 4 3 50 50 100 3
Chemistry and
metabolism of
biomolecules Theory
(Biochemistry)
18BFNI05 DSE-III - 3 3 50 50 100 2
Chemistry and
metabolism of
biomolecules
Practicals
(Biochemistry)
Fourth Semester
I 18BLT004/ Ilakiam – IV, 5 3 50 50 100 4
Ilakkanam, Ilakkia
varalaru /
18BLH004/ Introduction to
Functional Hindi and
Journalism /
18BLF004 French - IV
II 18BLE004 English Language for 5 3 50 50 100 4
Communication II
III Core Courses
18BFNC10 Family Meal 4 3 50 50 100 3
Management
18BFNC11 Nutrition in Diseases 4 3 50 50 100 3
-I
18BFNC12 Food Processing 4 3 50 50 100 3
Techniques
18BFNC13 Family Meal - 3 3 50 50 100 2
Management
( Practicals III)
Discipline Specific
Elective (DSE)
Course
18BFNI06 DSE-IV 2 3 3 50 50 100 4
Computer
Applications in Food
Science and Nutrition
(FSN)
Internship in hospitals / food industries during summer for 15 days
3
Part Subject Name of paper / Hours of Scheme of examination
code component instruction/week
of exam
Fifth Semester
III Core Courses
18BFNC14 Food Biotechnology 4 3 50 50 100 3
18BFNC15 Public Health 4 3 50 50 100 3
Nutrition
18BFNC16 Nutrition in Diseases 4 3 50 50 100 3
– II
18BFNC17 Preservation of Foods 4 3 50 50 100 3
18BFNC18 Food Processing and - 3 3 50 50 100 2
Preservation
(Practicals IV)
18BFNC19 Nutrition in Diseases - 3 3 50 50 100 2
(Practicals V)
18BFNC20 Nutrition education 4
and counseling (Self 1 100 - 100
Study Course)
18BFNC21 Food Science and - - - - 100 100 2
Nutrition (Computer
based test)
18BFNC22 Internship - - - 100 - 100 4
Generic Elective 2 100 - 100 2
(GE) Course
Sixth Semester
III Core Courses
18BFNC23 Product Development 4 3 50 50 100 3
and Marketing
18BFNC24 Food Safety, 5 3 50 50 100 3
Sanitation and
Hygiene
18BFNC25 Food Packaging 5 3 50 50 100 3
18BFNC26 Nutrition for health 3 2 3 50 50 100 3
and Fitness
18BFNC27 Nutraceuticals and 5 3 50 50 100 3
Nutrigenomics
18BFNC28 Product Development - 3 3 50 50 100 2
and Marketing
(Practicals VI)
Total Credits 130
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Semester Subject code Name of paper / Hours of Credit / course Total
component instruction / credits
week /
course
Part IV Components
A. Ability Enhancement Courses
I. Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC)
2 15BAES01 Environmental Studies 4 Remarks 4
5 17BSCS01 Communication skills 3 Remarks 2
6 17BSSS01 Soft skills 3 Remarks 2
II. Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)
40 hrs Remarks
3 Value added course duration 2
4 Co- curricular
Courses
Add on Certificate/
Quantitative Aptitude/ Remarks 2
Certificate Courses -
Gandhian Studies/ Varied
Women’s Studies/ duration
Ambedkar Studies/
GK/Verbal and
Non-Verbal Reasoning
/ General awareness /
others as per list
B. Extra-Curricular Course
1-6 15BXNC01-06 NCC/ NSS/ Sports - - Remarks
15BXNS01-06 (representing the 6
17BXSP01-06 University)
Total Credits 18
 For the first four semesters there will be a minimum of two core courses / semester
 Project / training / internship: minimum 15 days (4 credits) – Maximum 30 days (6 credits)
The above may be within the regular working hours or during the vacation of the I year and II
year
Total credits to earn the degree
1. Part I, II & III components 130

2. Part IV components 18
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Total credits 148 credits
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Other courses offered by the Department
 Generic Elective Course - 18BFNO01 Home scale preservation of fruits and
vegetables
 Value Added Course - 18BFNV01 Nutrition and physical fitness
 Co- curricular course - 18BSCFN1Bakery and Confectionery
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Basics of Food Science
Semester I Hours of Instruction/ week - 5

18BFNC01 No. of Credits - 3
Objectives:
1. To obtain knowledge of basic five food groups and nutritional composition
2. To understand the advantages and disadvantages of cooking methods on the stability of
nutrients
3. To analyze the effect of processing and storage on nutritional composition of foods.
4. To learn the factors influencing the cooking quality of different foods.
Unit I Introduction of Food Groups, Food Pyramid And Cooking Methods

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Definition of Food and Food Science, Classification Of Foods based on Functions, Food
groups and Food pyramid, Need For Grouping Foods Different Methods Of Cooking-
Moist Heat, Dry Heat And Fat As Medium Of Cooking-Definition, Merits And Demerits
Of Different Methods Of Cooking. Microwave Cooking -Merits / Demerits of Various
Methods Of Cooking. Recent Methods of Cooking-Ohmic Cooking, Induction Cooking
Unit II Cereals, Pulses, Nuts and Oil Seeds, Fats and Oils 15
Structure, Composition and Nutritive Value, Changes in Nutritive

Value during Cooking, Processing and storage, cooking quality
Cereals- cereal cookery concepts – Gluten formation, Cereal starch – moist heat effect –
Gelatinizatin, Gel formation, Retrogradation & Syneresis; Dry heat effect - Dextrinization ,
Pulses- wet milling and dry milling, germination, soaking and fermentation.
Nuts and oil seeds- role of nuts and oil seeds in cookery, toxins in nuts and oil seeds
Fats and oil seeds- types of oils, functions, effect of heat on oil absorption, rancidity
Unit III Vegetables and Fruits 15
Classification, Composition and Nutritive Value, pigments, Changes in Nutritive

Value and pigments of Vegetables during Cooking , Ripening of Fruits, Storage
of vegetables and Fruits
Unit IV Milk and Milk Products and Eggs 15
Milk - Composition, Nutritive Value, Problems Encountered in Cooking, Kinds of

Milk, Types of Milk Products- Fermented and Non- fermented products.
Egg- Structure, Composition and Nutritive Value, Methods of cooking, Factors
affecting coagulation and foam formation, Testing freshness in Egg. Uses of Egg in
Food Preparation and Storage of Eggs
6
Unit V Meat, Poultry and Fish
15
Structure, Composition, Nutritive Value, Selection, Methods of cooking and its
effects on changes in nutritive value of Meat, Fish and Poultry. Factors Affecting
Tenderness of Meat Storage of Meat, Fish and Poultry
Total 75 hrs
Course Outcomes:
1. Knowledge on food groups, food pyramid and understand cooking methods with the
application in balanced menu pllaning.
2. Knowledge on nutritive value, understand the cookery concepts and gain skills to
process and store cereals, pulses, nuts and oilseeds.
3. Knowledge on nutritional classification, understand the changes in pigments and acquire
skills in preserving nutrients and pigments in the processing and storage of vegetables
and fruits.
4. Knowledge on nutritive value, understand the cooking quality factors and develop skills
in the preparation and storage of milk and egg products.
5. Knowledge on the structure and nutritive value, understand the processing factors and
acquire skills in processing and storage of flesh foods.
Text Books:
1. Potter, N. and Hotchkiss, J.H. Food Science, 5th Ed., CBS Publications and
Distributors, Daryaganji, New Delhi, 1998.
2. Shakuntala Manay, Shadaksharaswamy. M (2000) Foods, Facts and Principles,
New Age International Pvt Ltd Publishers, Sixth Edition, 2015.
3. Usha Chandrasekhar, Food Science and Application in Indian Cookery, Phoenix
Publishing House P. Ltd., New Delhi, 2002.
Reference Books:
1. Brow, A., Understanding Food, Thomson Learning Publications, Wadsworth, 2000.
2. Mehas, K.Y. and Rodgers, S.L. Food Science and You, McMillan McGraw Company,
New York, 2000.
3. Parker, R. Introduction to food Science, Delmer, Thomson Learning Co., Delma, 2000.
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Fundamentals of Human Physiology
Semester I Hours of Instruction/ week - 5

Objectives:
1. Understand the Composition and Functions of Blood, Haemostasis, Homeostasis,
Blood Coagulation, Anemia, Blood Transfusion and Blood Groups
2. Comprehend the structure and functions of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
3. Understand the Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive and Urinary System
4. Comprehend the Structure and Functions of the Endocrine Glands
5. Understand the Anatomy and Physiology of Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Unit I Blood 12
Composition and Functions, Plasma Proteins, Homeostasis, Coagulation, Red Blood
Corpuscles, White Blood Corpuscles, Platelets, Anaemia, Blood Transfusion And
Blood Groups
Related Experience 10
1. Microscope and its use
2. Histology of epithelial, connective, muscular and nervous tissue
3. Determination of bleeding time
4. Determination of coagulation time
5. Estimation of Haemoglobin
6. Preparation of blood – smear and DLC
7. RBC Count
8. WBC Count
9. Blood grouping
Unit II Cardiopulmonary System 20
Structure of heart and blood vessels, Properties of Cardiac Muscle, Functional

Tissues, Cardiac Cycle, Heart Rate, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure, Radial Pulse
Respiratory System
Physiological Anatomy of Respiratory Tract
Mechanism of Respiration,, Transport of Respiratory Gases in Blood, Gaseous
Exchange in Lungs and tissues.
Related Experience 5
1. Recording of blood pressure and pulse rate before and after exercise
History of artery, vein, trachea and lungs
Unit III Digestive and Urinary System 12

Anatomical Consideration of the Digestive Tract including Liver and Pancreas,
Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrate, Protein and Fat, Structure of Excretory System.
Kidney, Nephrons, Urine Formation Composition of Urine, Micturition
8
Unit IV Endocrinology 10
Introduction to Endocrinology, Hormones, Pituitary Gland, Thyroid Gland

and Parathyroid Gland, Adrenal Gland and Endocrine Functions of
Pancreas.
Unit V Reproductive System 6
Anatomy of Male and Female Reproductive Organs, Physiology of

Menstruation, Pregnancy and Associated Changes, Placenta, mammary
Gland and Lactation
Total 75 hrs
Course Outcomes:
After studying this paper the student would be able to
1. Understand the Structure and Functions of the various organ systems of the body
2. Relate the Structure with Functions of the tissues and organs
3. Comprehend the Mechanism of Action of Organs
4. Relate the Physiology of the human body with Food and Nutritional requirements
5. Recognize the Clinical Symptoms of Nutritional Deficiencies based on anatomical
considerations
Text Books:
1. Chatterjee C.C (2016), Human Physiology 11th Edition, Medical Allied Agency,
Kolkata
2. Sembulingam, K. (2012) Essentials of Medical Physiology, 6th Edition, Jaypee Brothers
Medical Publishers (P) Ltd., New Delhi.
Reference Books:
1. Best and Taylor, (2011) 13th Edition The Physiological Basis of Medical Practice,
Saunders Company.
2. Chaudhri, K. (2016)7th Edition Concise Medical Physiology, New Central Book
Agency (Parentral) Ltd., Calcutta.
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Food Chemistry
Semester I Hours of Instruction/ week – 3+2

Objectives:
1. To enable the students to Study the physio-chemical changes that occur in foods during
cooking.
2. Gain knowledge about the chemistry underlying the properties and reactions of
various food components.
3. Understand the various properties exhibited by starch and sugars,proteins, fats and oils ,
pectic substances and spices and condiments
Unit I Physico-chemical properties of foods 12

Moisture in Foods, Hydrogen Bonding, Bound Water, Water Activity in Foods,
Determination of Moisture Content in Foods, True Solutions, Dispersions, Sols,
Gels, Foams, Colloids and Emulsions
Unit II Chemistry of Starch and Sugars 18

Components of Starch, Swelling of Starch Granules, Gel Formation,
Retrogradation, Syneresis, Effect of Sugar, Acid, Alkali, Fat and Surface Active
Agents on Starch, Stages of Sugar Cookery, Crystal Formation and factors
affecting it. Types of Candies, Action of Acid, Alkali and Enzymes. Chemistry
of Milk Sugar, Non Enzymatic Browning
Practicals
Gelatinization of Starch, Microscopic Examination of uncooked and gelatinized
Starch, Retrogradation and Syneresis, Gluten Formation, Stages of Sugar Cookery,
Preparation of Fondant, Fudge, Caramel and Toffee, Scum formation, Boiling over
and scorching of milk.
Unit III Chemistry of Proteins 20

Components of Wheat Proteins, Structure, Gluten Formation Effect of Soaking,
Fermentation and Germination on Pulse Proteins Properties of Egg Protein, Chemistry
of Milk Protein Changes in Milk, Egg and Meat Proteins during Heating Action of
Heat, Acid, Alkalis on Vegetables Proteins and Animal Proteins
Practicals
Gluten Formation
Effect of Soaking, germination and fermentation of Pulses
Coagulation of egg white and egg yolk
Boiled Egg, Poached Egg, Omlettes, Custards, Cake and Mayonnaise
Coagulation and precipitation of milk proteins.
Changes observed in Cooking Meat, Fish and Poultry, Testing the
Tenderness of meat.
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Unit IV Chemistry of Fats and Oils 10
Physical and Chemical Properties of Fats and Oils
Rancidity, Hydrogenation, Winterization, Decomposition of Triglycerides,
Shortening Power of Fats, Changes in Fats and Oils during Heating , Factors
Affecting Fat Absorption in Foods
Practicals
Smoking Temperature of Different Fats, Factors Affecting Absorption of Fats
Unit V Chemistry of Pectic Substances, Plant Pigments, Spices and condiments 15

Pectins, Phenolic Components, Enzymatic Browning in Fruits and Vegetables
Volatile Compounds from Cooked Vegetables, Different Types of Plant Pigments
– Water and Fat Soluble Pigments, Properties and Active Principles of Spices
and Condiments
Practicals
Effect of acids, alkali and heat on water soluble and fat soluble pigments
Enzymatic Browning and Methods of prevention
Total 75 hrs
Course Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate proficiency in understanding physiochemical changes occurring in foods
during cooking.
2. Explain the properties and reactions of the various food components.
3. Describe the basic principles and properties of starch proteins, fats and oils, pectic
substances and spices and condiments.
4. Gain sufficient knowledge about chemistry of starch proteins ,fats and oils, pectic
substances.
5. Develop products with minimum nutritional loss based on the knowledge of food
chemistry.
Text Books:
1. Shakuntala Manay, Shadaksharaswamy. M (2017) Foods, Facts and Principles, New Age
International Pvt Ltd Publishers, 2nd Edition
2. Chandrasekhar, U. Food Science and applications in Indian Cookery (2002) Phoenix
Publishing House, New Delhi
3. Swaminathan, M. Food Science, (2015) Chemistry and Experimental Foods, Bappco
Publishers, Bangalore.
Reference Books:
1. Meyer, L.H, Food Chemistry, (2004) CBS Publishers and Distributors, 4th edition
2. Paul, P.C. and Palmer, H.H. Food Theory and Applications( 2000) JohnWiley and
Sons, New York, (Revised Edition)
3. Chopra H.K, Panesar, P.S, Food Chemistry (2010) Narosa Publishing House, New
Delhi
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DSE – I - Perspectives of Home Science
Semester I Hours of Instruction/ week – 4

18BFNI01 No. of Credits - 3
Objectives:
1. Understand the concept and scope of Home science and its components.
2. Know the trends and job opportunities in home science
3. Enable the students to gain knowledge on different areas of home science.
Unit I Meaning and Components of Home science 10

Meaning of Home Science education – Philosophy of home and family , Components of Home
science, career perspectives –its relation to other disciplines – science and humanities
The Home science Association of India- history and objectives, achievements of the
Association – representation in National bodies.
Unit II Interior Design and Resource Management and Textile and Clothing 15
Concept of Interior design - Importance of good taste, components of an artistic interior –
design, elements and principles
Resource classification, characteristics and type of goals, values and standards,
values to be imbibed by youth
Textile Fiber – definition, classification – natural and manmade. Yarn- definition, types of yarn
– simple and novelty yarns, Fabric – definition, types of fabric; woven knitted and non-woven.
Apparel – selection, care and stain removal methods.
Unit III Foods and Nutrition and Food Service Management and Dietetics 15
Classification of foods according to function and origin of food groups
Balanced diet – Meaning and importance of balanced diet, meal planning, Macro and micro
nutrients of foods
Introduction to dietetics, Principles of diet therapy, aims, objectives, classification of
commercial and non-commercial food service operations, Indian cuisines and their features,
Setting up a cover and simple service
Unit IV Human development 10

Human Development – definition, goals, domains and stages
Prenatal development and its stages, Infancy, Childhood and Adolescence – characteristics and
developmental tasks
Adulthood and Old age – characteristics and problems
Parenting styles – authoritarian, authoritative and permissive
Unit V Human science extension Education 10

Meaning, definition, objectives, philosophy and principles of extension education, third
dimension of Higher Education, Home science extension service at various levels – village,
block and district level, Role of home science extension in rural and national development
Total Hours: 60
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Course Outcomes:
1. Identify good design, list their goals and values, set their standards
1. Enlist the principles of diet therapy and functioning of food service institutions
2. Comprehend the key aspects of human growth and development and realize the
importance of mastering developmental tasks of each life span stage
3. Understand the concept of Extension Education and its importance
Text Books:
1. Jalihal, K.A and Veerabhadran, V., (2007), ‘Fundamentals of Extension Education
and Management in Extension’, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi.
2. Premalata, M, (2007), ‘Text Book of Home science’, Kalyani Publishers, Chennai.
3. Pundir, N., (2007), ‘Fashion Technology – Today, Tomorrow’, New Delhi, Mittal
Publications, India.
4. Nisha, M., (2006), ‘Wings of Home Science’, New Delhi: Kalpaz Publications,India.
5. Frings, G.S., (2005), ‘Fashion from Concept to Consumer’, 7th edition, New Delhi:
Pearson education, India.
6. Dahama.O.P., and Bhatnagar.O.P, (2012), ‘Education and Communication for
Development’, New Delhi, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. Pvt Ltd, India.
7. Reddy A.A, (2010), ‘Extension Education’, Bapatla: Sri Lakshmi Press, India.
8. Ray G.L, (2013), ‘Extension Communication and Management’, Kalyani Publications,
India
References:
1. Seema Sekhri, (2011), ‘Textbook of Fabric Science, Fundamentals to finishing’, New
Delhi: PHI Learning Private Limited, India.
2. Meenakshi Rastogi, (2009), ‘Fibres and Yarn’, New Delhi: Sonali Publications, India.
3. Andrews.S, (2008), ‘Text book of Food & Beverage Management’, Tata Mc Graw –
Hill Publishing Company Limited
4. Sethi.M, (2011), ‘Institutional Food Management’, New Age International (P) Limited
Journals
1. Indian Journal of Extension Education
2. Journal of Rural Development
3. Kurukshetra
4. Social Welfare
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Principles of Nutrition
Semester II Hours of Instruction/ week – 5

Objectives:
1. Acquire an understanding of nutrition science for health promotion and disease
prevention
2. Gain knowledge on functions, metabolism,requirements and effects of deficiency of
nutrients.
3. Gain scientific knowledge about the vital link between nutrition and health of
individuals.
Unit I Energy 15
Definition of Energy,
Units of Energy- Calorie and Joule
Measurement of Calorific Value of Foods using Bomb Calorimeter, physiological fuel
values of foods, relationship between oxygen used and calorific values. Determination of
energy requirements-direct and indirect calorimetry, relation between Respiratory quotient
and energy output, specific dynamic action of foods(Diet Induced Thermo genesis),
Basal Metabolism- definition, determination of basal metabolism -Benedicts Roth

Apparatus, Factors Affecting BMR, determination of energy metabolism during work-
Energy requirements for various age groups.
Unit II Carbohydrates and proteins 15

Carbohydrates - Composition, classification, digestion, absorption and metabolism,
Functions, Sources and Requirements of Carbohydrates. Dietary fiber –definition, sources,
Role of Fibre in Human Nutrition
Proteins - Composition, classification, functions, digestion, absorption and
metabolism, Requirements and Sources, Evaluation of protein quality-PER,BV and
Chemical score
Unit III Lipids and Water 15
Lipids - Classification, functions, digestion, absorption and metabolism, Functions, Sources
and Requirements
Water – Importance, distribution in the body, functions of water and sources, water intake
and loss
Unit IV Macro, Micro and Trace Minerals 15

Classification, Distribution in the body, Functions, Sources and requirement and Effects of
Deficiency of Calcium, Phosphorus , Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Selenium, Iron, Zinc,
Iodine and Fluorine.
Unit V Vitamins 15
Fat soluble vitamins Chemistry, Functions, Sources, Requirements, Deficiency and
Hypervitaminosis of Vitamin A, D, E and K
Water Soluble Vitamins - Chemistry, Functions, Sources, Requirements and Deficiency of B-
Complex Vitamins- Thiamine ,Riboflavin, Niacin, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, Pantothenic Acid
Cyanocobalamin and Vitamin C
Total 75 hrs
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Course Outcomes:
1. Application of the science of nutrients in normal and disease conditions.
2. Able to conceptualize, implement and evaluate the functions, metabolism, requirements
and effects of deficiency of nutrients.
3. Understand the role of food and nutrients in health and disease prevention.
4. Evaluate nutrition information based on scientific reasoning for clinical and community
application.
5. Development of a balanced diet to improve the general wellness of an individual.
Text Books:
1. Srilakshmi, B., Nutrition Science, New Age International (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 2017.
2. Mahtab, S, Bamji, Kamala Krishnasamy, G.N.V. Brahmam, Text Book of Human
Nutrition, Third Edition, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. P. Ltd., New Delhi, 2015
3. Swaminathan, M., Advanced Textbook on Food and Nutrition, Vol. 1, Second
Edition, Bangalore Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd., Bangalore, 2012.
Reference Books:
1. Dietary Guidelines for Indians, ICMR, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad,
2013.
2. Gordon M. Wardlaw, Paul M.Insel,Perspectives in nutrition third edition, Mosby-
year Book,Inc.St.Louis,Missouri,2015
3. Krause, M.V. and Hunesher, M.A., Food, Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 14th
Edition, W.B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia, London, 2013.
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Food Microbiology

Objectives:
1. To obtain knowledge on morphology of microorganisms and types of microscopy
2. To understand the factors influencing the growth of microorganisms
3. To apply the preservation principles and methods to preserve the foods from microbial
contamination
4. To explore the beneficial effects of microorganisms in the development of fermented
foods.
Unit I Introduction to Microbiolog, Morphology and Growth factors of

Microorganisms 13
Definition and History
Microscopy, Light and electron Microscopy, Listing other Types
General Morphology of Microorganisms Bacteria, Fungi, Algae, Yeast
and Virus-Bacteriophage
Microbial Biomass, Growth Curve, Definition of Batch and Continuous culture, Factors
Affecting Growth - Intrinsic Factors, Nutrient Content, pH, Redox Potential, Antimicrobial
Barrier and Water Activity.
Extrinsic Factors: Relative Humidity, Temperature and Gaseous
Atmosphere
Unit II Microbiology of Plant based Foods 14

Outline of Contamination, Spoilage and Preservation of Vegetables and
Fruits, Cereals and Cereal Products, Pulses, Nuts and oilseeds, Sugar and
Sugar Products
Unit III Microbiology of Animal based Foods 12

Outline of Contamination, Spoilage and Preservation of Milk and Milk Products, Canned
Foods, Meat and Meat Products, Egg and Poultry
Unit IV Beneficial Effects of Microorganisms 10

Fermented Foods – Curd, Cheese, Sauerkraut, Meat, Soy Based Foods,
Alcoholic Beverages and Vinegar
Unit V Food Intoxication and Food Infection 11

Food Borne Diseases – Classification- Intoxication – Botulism and
Staphylococcal intoxication- Infection – Salmonellosis, Clostridium
Perfringens illness, Bacillus cereus, Ecoli, Shigellosis, Yearsinia and
Streptococcus faecalis – Foods involved, Diseases outbreak, Preventive
and control measures.
Total 60 hrs
Related Practical Experience
1. Hanging Drop Method – Motility of Bacteria
2. Staining of Bacteria – Simple Staining, Gram Staining
3. Preparation of Media and Microbiological Analysis of Foods
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Course Outcomes:
1. Know the different types and morphology of microorganisms and magnification
capacity of different types of microscopes.
2. Understand the factors affecting the growth in controlling the growth curve of
microorganisms.
3. Able to preserve the perishable foods from different types of microbial spoilage
4. Able to preserve the non-perishable foods from microbial contamination and spoilage.
5. Explore the beneficial effects of microorganisms in the processing and development of
fermented foods.
Text Books:
1. Ramesh, K.V (2012) Food Microbiology, MJP Publishers, Chennai.
2. Tamine, A (2015) Probiotic Dairy Products, Blackwell Publishing, USA.
3. William C. Frazier (2014) Food Microbiology, Tata McGraw Hills Publishing
Company Limited, Chennai.
Reference Books:
1. Adams, MR and Moss, MO (2015) Food Microbiology, New Age International (P) Ltd.,
New Delhi.
2. Cappuccino G.J and Sherman, N (2008) Microbiology – A Laboratory Manual,
Pearson Education Publishers, USA,.
3. Jay M.J (2015) Modern Food Microbiology, Fourth Edition, CBS Publishers and
Distributors, New Delhi.
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Principles of Nutrition (Practical I)

Objectives:
1. To learn the qualitative and quantitative analytical tests in foods.
2. To understand the principles of reaction in the identification of nutritional constituents
of foods.
3. To acquire the skills to analyze nutritional components of foods.
4. To demonstrate the analysis of nutritional constituents in foods.
S.No. Practical / Related Experience

1. Qualitative tests for sugars – Glucose, Fructose, Lactose, 10
Maltose, Sucrose
2. Quantitative estimation of glucose 6
3. Qualitative tests for protein 2
4. Demonstration of estimation of nitrogen 6
5. Qualitative Tests for Minerals 6
6. Quantitative Estimation of Iron 6
7. Quantitative Estimation of Calcium 6
8. Quantitative Estimation of Phosphorus 6
9. Quantitative Estimation of Ascorbic Acid 6
10. Demonstration of fibre and total fat estimation 6
Total 60 hrs
Course Outcomes:
1. Know the difference between qualitative and quantitative analytical tests in foods.
2. Understand the identification of different types of sugars, proteins and minerals.
3. Acquire the skills to quantify organic and inorganic components of foods.
4. Able to identify and analyse constituents in foods in a logical sequence of steps of
analysis.
Text Books:
1. Varley, H., Gowenlak, A.H. and Hill, M. Practical Clinical Biochemistry, William
Itinmaon Medical Books, London, 2010.
2. Oser, B.L., Harke’s Physiological Chemistry XIV Edition Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company Ltd., Bombay, 2011
Reference Books:
1. Sadasivam, S. and Manickam, A. Biochemical Method, Second Edition,New Age
International P. Ltd., Publishers, New Delhi, 2013.
2. Raghuramulu, N., Madhavannair, K. and Kalyana Sundaram, National Institute of
Nutrition, 2013, A Manual of Laboratory Techniques, Hyderabad, 500007
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Bakery and Confectionery
Semester III Hours of Instruction/ week – 5

Objectives:
1. Knowledge of the evolution of baking and emerging trends in baking
2. Understand the principles involved in baking various products and confectionery and
organoleptic evaluation
3. Knowledge to set up a bakery unit and handling of the equipments
4. Develop entrepreneurial skills and responsibility for setting up bakery and confectionery
units
Unit I Wheat Processing

History of baking, Structure and Composition of the Wheat Kernel, 15
Steps in Wheat Milling, By products of wheat, Enrichment of Flour and Bread.
Quality aspects of flour and dough
Unit II Baking 15
Principles of Baking, Classification of Baked Foods, Role of Ingredients –Water, Yeast,
Sugar, Shortening, Milk, Egg, Butter, Salt, Leavening Agents, Spices, Flavorings, Fruits
and Nuts, Food Colors, Setting Materials, Cocoa and Chocolate ,emulsifiers, flour
improvers, recipe balance, storage of baked products, selection of packaging materials.
Unit III Factors for Setting up a Bakery Unit 15

Factors to be considered for Setting up a Bakery Unit
Types of Ovens – Construction and Working of Conventional and Modern
Ovens, Study and Maintenance of Major and Minor Equipments
Bread Making – Steps and Methods, Role of Ingredients
Variety Breads, Qualities of a Good Loaf, Bread Faults, bread diseases.
Unit IV Preparation and Decoration of Baked Foods 15

Cake Making – Functions of Ingredients
Cake Mixing Methods, Types of Cakes, Cake Judging, Cake Faults and remedies
Biscuit, Cookie and Pastry Making, Types and techniques of Icing,
Frosting and fillings. Sensory evaluation of baked products- objective and subjective methods
Unit V Confectionery 15
Processing of Raw Materials -Cocoa and Chocolate. Making of Toffee, Chocolates, Fruit
Drops, Hard Boiled Candies(clear, hard, pulled, grained, filled), Soft candies (fondant,
modified fondants like toffee, fudge, marshmallows, gums, jellies, chocolates)Bars,
Chewing Gums, Special Confectionery Foods- tablets,Lozenges.
Total 75 hrs
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Course Outcomes:
1. An understanding about ingredients used for baking and how their characteristics are
used to design , formulate and prepare bakery products as well as their nutritional
qualities.
2. Gain knowledge about the appropriate preparation, mixing, make-up, baking, decorating
and presenting of baked products
3. Describe and apply appropriate sanitation, health and safety practices in baking
4. Demonstrate the safe operation, cleaning, maintenance and storage of baking equipment
and utensils
5. Describe and plan to set up a bakery unit
Text Books:
1. Dubey, S.C. (2012), Basic Baking IV Edition, The Society of Indian Bakers, New
Delhi.
2. Bakers Handbook on Practical Baking (2008) Compiled and Published by US Wheat
Associates, New Delhi.
3. NIR Board, The Complete Technology Book on Bakery Products, National Institute of
Industrial Research, New Delhi (2010)
4. Yogambal Ashokkumar Textbook of Bakery and confectionery second edition PHI
learning private limited New Delhi.2012
Reference Books:
1. Fellows, J.P. (1998), Food Processing Technology – Principles and Practice, Ellis
Horword Limited, London.
2. Avantina Sharma, (2006), Text Book of Food Science and Technology, International
Book Distributing Co., Chaman Studio Building, Charbagh, Lucknow, UP.
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Bakery and Confectionery (Practical II)
Semester III Hours of Instruction/ week – 3

Objectives:
1. Emphasis on hands on activities – covering a wide spectrum of baking – including
cookies, cakes, quick breads, yeast – dough products, pies and pastries
2. Pursue a career in baking and pastry arts. Emphasis on preparation of chocolate,
marzipan and sugar decoration
3. Demonstrate on the safe use and care of bakery utensils and equipment
4. Demonstrate the knowledge of ingredients used in baked recipes / formulations
Unit
1. Wheat Processing – Visit to a Milling Unit 3
2. Evaluation of Gluten Content of Flour, Baking of Biscuits and 9
Cookies and Evaluation
3. Preparation of Cakes with Egg and Eggless and Different Types 9
Of Icings
4. Preparation of Pastries and variety breads 12
5. Visit to a Bakery and Confectionery Unit
6. Preparation of Confectioneries like Fudge, Fondant, Candies, Marshmallows, 12
Marzipan, Hard Boiled Candies, Soft and Hard Toffees, Chewing gums
7. Mini Project
Total 45 hrs
Course Outcomes:
1. An understanding of recipes / formulations used in baking and confectionery.
2. Ability to prepare a variety of baked goods and confectionery
3. Gain skills and ability to select ingredients for baking and pre preparation of the
products.
4.Knowledge of factors that affect quality of baked products and confectionery.
5.Develop value added baked products with better nutrition.
Text Books:
1. Uttans K. Singh (2011), Theory of \Bakery and Confectionary, Kanishka Publishers,
New Delhi
2. Ildo Nicolello and Rowland Foote (2009), Complete Confectionary Techniques
Published by British Library Cataloguing in publication data
Reference Books:
1. Rachel Blackmorl, Ella Martin, Sheridan (2014), Cakes and Biscuits A.J.B. Fairfax
Press Pry Limited, Australia
2. John Kinglee (2016), A professional text to bakery and confectionary, New age
International (P) Limited Publishers.
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Techniques of Food Evaluation
Semester III Hours of Instruction/ week – 3+2

Objectives:
1. Gain knowledge about different techniques for food evaluation
2. Learn various methods of evaluating the quality of foods
Unit I Introduction to Food Evaluation Quality 7

Definition, Objectives and Need for Evaluation of Food Quality
Factors Affecting the Evaluation of Food Quality – Psychological and Physiological
Unit II Methods of Evaluation of Food Quality – Subjective Methods 8

Sensory Characteristics of Food - Appearance, Colour, Flavour, Taste, Texture and
Consistency, Conducting Sensory Tests – Training Panel Members, Testing Laboratory –
Preparation of Samples, Techniques of Smelling and Tasting, Testing time, Design of
Experiment, Reasons for Testing Food Quality
Practicals
Preparation of Samples for testing 8
Sample presentation
Tasting procedures- Chewing, nibbling,slurping, mouth rinsing
Organoleptic Evaluation- Flavour, Colour , Clarity, Viscosity, texture, smelling procedures
Unit III Sensory Tests used for Food Evaluation 10

Types of Tests, Difference Tests, Rating Tests, Sensitivity Tests, Descriptive Tests,
Interpretation of scores , Application of softwares in interpreting scores
Practicals 8
Threshold tests- Absolute, Recognition, Differential, Terminal
Discrimination tests- paired comparison, duo trio difference, triangular difference, single
sample test, two alternative forced choice test
Descriptive tests- Simple descriptive, Descriptive with rating ,Flavour profile ,Dilution profile
technique
Unit IV Methods of Evaluation of Food Quality – Objective Methods 10

Basic Guidelines, Advantages and Disadvantages, Tests Used, Chemical, Physico-chemical,
Microscopic, Physical Method, Instruments used for Texture Evaluation
Practicals
Measurement of volume, moisture content, texture , rheology, colour, pH 9
Nutrient Analysis
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Unit V Evaluation of Microbial Quality of Foods 9
Methods, Assays used to assess the Microbial Loads of different foods, Permitted levels of
Microbial Load in different foods, Microbes responsible for Food Quality
Practical Experience
Visit to Food Microbiology laboratories 6
Total 75 hrs
Course Outcomes:
1. Gain knowledge on the importance of food quality
2. Identify the different characteristics of foods
3. Categorize various methods for evaluating food quality
4. Interpret the evaluation techniques and tests used in analysing food quality
5. Ascertain the role of microorganisms in food quality
Text books:
1. Srilakshmi, B. Second Edition, Food Science, New Age International (P) Limited
Publishers, New Delhi.2016
2. Harry T. Lawless, Hildegarde, Sensory Evaluation of Food Principles and
Practices, Second Edition, Springer Science, 2010.
3. Joshi, V.K Sensory Science : Principles and Applications in Food Evaluation,.,
2016.
Reference books:
1. Hutenwigs, B.J. Food Color and Appearance, Published by Blackie Academic and
Professional, London, 2010.
2. Howard R. Beckley, Jacquiline, H. Sensory and Consumer Research in Food
Product Design and Development, 2016
3. Bi, Jian, Sensory Discrimination Tests and Measurements: Statistical Principles,
Procedures and Tables, 2016.
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Family Meal Management
Semester IV Hours of Instruction/ week – 4

Objectives:
1. Understanding the basics of RDA in planning a diet for adults
2. Study the nutritional needs for special physiological conditions
3. Develop skills in planning adequate diet for all age groups by understanding their
growth and development, requirements and nutritional problems
Unit I Introduction to RDA and Balanced Diet 12
Basics for Recommending the Dietary Allowances, Acceptable Dietary Intake, Purposes of
RDA, Factors Affecting Recommended Dietary Allowances, Requirements and Recommended
Dietary Allowances, Uses of ICMR RDA in planning balanced diet, Consumption Units.
Reference Man and Woman, Food and Nutritional Requirements for Adults doing Different
Activities.
Unit II Nutrition in Pregnancy and Lactation 12
Nutrition in Pregnancy and Lactation- Physiological Changes Occurring during Pregnancy,

Importance of Food and Nutritional Care and Requirement, Dietary Modification, General
Dietary Problems and Complications, Involvement of Hormones in Lactation, Factors
Affecting the Volume and Composition of Breast Milk, Nutritional Requirements
Unit III Nutrition in Infancy 12
Growth and Development of Infants, Food and Nutritional Requirements, Composition of
Human Milk, Human Milk Substitute, Bottle Feeding and related Problems, Weaning and
Supplementary Feeding Foods, Feeding Problems and Complications
Unit IV Nutrition in Childhood and Adolescence 14
Growth and Development, Food and Nutritional Requirements for Pre School, School Going
Children and Adolescence. Factors to be consider while Planning Diet for Children and
Adolescents, Growth Spurt, Food Habits, Dietary Guidelines, Food and Nutritional
Requirements, Nutritional and Behavioral Problems and Eating Disorders.
Unit V Nutrition for Adults and Elderly 10
Food and Nutritional Requirements of Elders, Processes of Aging, Nutrition Related Problems
of Old Age, Dietary Guidelines and diet Modifications
Total 60 hrs
Course Outcomes:
1. Comprehend the dietary guidelines in meal planning
2. Acquainted with meal planning for all age groups
3. Enable to familiarize with meal management appreciating the physical and physiological
changes of individuals
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Text Books:
Nutrition, Third Edition, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. P. Ltd., New Delhi, 2012.
2. Srilakshmi, B., Dietetics, New Age International (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 2013.
3. Swaminathan, M., Advanced Textbook on Food and Nutrition, Vol. 1, Second Edition,
Bangalore Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd., Bangalore, 2012.
Reference Books:
1. Dietary Guidelines for Indians, ICMR, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad,
2013.
2. Gopalan, C. Rama Sastri B.V. and Balasubramanian, Nutritive Value of Indian Foods,
NIN, ICMR, Hyderabad, 2014.
3. Krause, M.V. and Hunscher, M.A., Food, Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 14th Edition,
W.B. Saunders
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Nutrition in Diseases-I

Objectives:
1. Learn about the growth and scope of dietetics and concepts of diet therapy
2. Gain knowledge about the role of nutrition in disease conditions.
3. Develop skills and techniques in the planning and preparation of therapeutic diets for
various disease conditions
4. Understand the causes and symptoms of deficiency disorders.
Unit I Concepts of diet therapy 10

Growth and Scope of Dietetics
Purposes and Principles of Therapeutic Diets, Modifications of Normal Diets
Classification of the Therapeutic Diets, Role of Dietitians
Characteristics of Dieticians, Diet Counseling, Team Approach to Nutritional Care,
Principles of Food Prescription Indian Dietetic Association, Related Practical Experts
Unit II Obesity and Underweight 16

Obesity – Etiological Factors, Assessment of Obesity, Complications, Reducing Diets,
Importance of Exercise Underweight : Etiological Factors, Diet Modifications
Unit III Diabetes Mellitus 12

Etiology, Types, Clinical and Biochemical Changes, Diagnostic Tests, GTT, HbA1c
Diet Modifications, Use of Food Exchange Lists, Insulin-Types and Use, Oral
Hypoglycemic Agents Glycemic Index, Acute and Chronic Complications of Diabetes
Unit IV Diseases of the Cardio Vascular System 12

Cardiovascular Diseases – Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Congestive Heart
Failure – Etiology, Complications, Diet Modifications Hypertension – Etiology, Sodium
Restricted Diets, Fat Controlled Diets
Unit V Deficiency Disorders 10

Prevalence, Causes, Symptoms And Prevention Of PEM, Iron, Vitamin A and zinc
deficiency disorders.
Total 60 hrs
Course Outcomes:
1. Understand the concept, purpose and principles of diet therapy and role and types of
dietitians
2. Gain knowledge on the etiological factors and complications, assessment parameters
and dietary modifications in obesity and underweight
3. Learn about the causes, types, biochemical changes, diagnostic tests, glycemic index,
acute and chronic complications and dietary management of diabetes mellitus
4. Enumerate on the etiology, complications and dietary modifications of various
cardiovascular diseases
5. Delineate various deficiency disorders with respect to their prevalence, causes,
symptoms and preventive measures
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Text Books:
1. Srilakshmi, V. Dietetics New Age International P. Ltd., New Delhi, 2016.
2. Dietary Guidelines of Indians – A Manual, National Institute of Nutrition,
Hyderabad, 2015.
3. Garg, M. Diet, Nutrition and Health, ABD Publishers, 2016.
Reference Books:
1. Krause, M.V. and Mahan, L.K. Food, Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 9th Ed., W.B.
Saunders Company, Philadelphia, 2009.
2. Maimun Nisha, Diet Planning for Diseases, Kalpaz Publishers, 2016.
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Food Processing Techniques
Semester IV Hours of Instruction / week – 4

Objectives: 12
1. Understand the nature and properties of Foods
2. Gain Knowledge on the Principles of Food Preservation and Processing
3. Understand the physicochemical properties of Food
4. Relate the properties to processing techniques
5. Understand the Processing of various Food Groups
12
Unit I Introduction to food processing
Nature and properties of food, fluid and visco elastic behavior of foods, Principles of
different food processing such as membrane filtration (ultra, osmosis and reverse osmosis,
dialysis), pulsed electric, irradiation, high pressure processing and hurdle technology.
Effect of food processing on nutritional properties of food.
14
Unit II Processing of cereals and millets
Milling products and by products of wheat, rice, corn, barley, oats, sorghum and other
millets, whole wheat atta, blended flour, fortified flour, flaked, puffed and popped cereals,
malted cereals, processed foods - bakery products, pasta products and value added
products.
Unit III Processing of legumes and oil seeds 12

Milling, processing for anti-nutritional factors, processing for production of edible oil,
meal, flour, protein concentrates and isolates, extrusion cooking technology, snack foods,
development of low cost protein foods.
Unit IV Processing of milk and milk products

Milk – manufacture of different types of milk, drying of whole and skim milk, cream 10
separation, churning of butter, processing of different types of cheese, Probiotic milk
products - yoghurt, dahi and ice-cream, indigenous milk products - khoa, burfi, kalakhand,
gulab jamun, rasagola, srikhand, channa, paneer, ghee, lassi
Unit V Processing of meat, poultry and fish and its products

Canning, cooking, drying, pickling, curing and smoking, salami, kebabs, sausages, sliced,
minced, corned, whole egg powder, egg yolk powder, fish protein concentrate and fish oil.
Total 60 hrs
Related practical experiences

1. Visit to TNAU
2. Visit to flour mill
3. Visit to milk processing unit
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Course Outcomes:
1. Comprehend the nature and properties of foods
2. Understand the principles of the various Food Processing Methods
3. Classify the various Foods based on their Structure
4. Understand the processing methods of different foods
5. Differentiate between Processing of different Food Groups
6. Distinguish between the byproducts of Processing of Different Foods
Text Books:
1. Shakuntala Manay, N. and Shadaksharaswamy, M., (2008) Foods – Facts and Principles,
3rd Edition, New Age International (P) Limited Publishers, New Delhi, 2013.
2. Sivasankar B, (2004) Food Preservation and Processing, 1st Edition, Prentice – Hall of India
Private Ltd., New Delhi, 2012.
3. Bawa AS, Raju PS, Chauhan OP, (2013) Food Science, New India Publishing Agency,
New Delhi, 2013.
Reference Books:
1. Fellow, P., Food Processing Technology (2016)– Principles and Practices, 3rd Edition,
CRC Press Woodland Publishers, England.
2. Adams, M.R. and Moss, M.O., Food Microbiology, (2015) New Age International (P)
Ltd., New Delhi.
3. Sommers, C.H. and Xveteng Fan, (2016) Food Irradiation Research and Technology, 2nd
Edition, Blackwell Publishing, New Delhi.
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Family Meal Management (Practicals III)

Objectives:
1. Get familiar with weights, measures of both raw ingredients and cooked foods
2. Enable students to understand the basics of planning menu and prepare food items for
different age and income groups
3. Understand the role of a dietitian, home maker in planning and preparing a menu
S.No Practical / Related Experience Hours
1 Planning, Preparing and Evaluating Menu During Pregnancy 6
2 Planning, Preparing and Evaluating Menu During Lactation 6
3 Planning, Preparing and Evaluating Menu for Infants (Supplementary Foods) 3
4 Planning, Preparing and Evaluating Menu for Preschoolers 6
5 Planning, Preparing and Evaluating Menu for School Going Children 6
6 Planning, Preparing and Evaluating Menu for Adolescents 6
7 Planning, Preparing and Evaluating Menu for Adults 6
8 Planning, Preparing and Evaluating Menu for Elderly 6
Total 45 hrs
Course Outcomes:
1. Develop skills in preparation of various food items using five food groups for a day
2. Apply the knowledge in preparing variety items with various nutrients
3. Developing competence in the management of time, fuel and resources by adopting
different cooking methods
4. Understand the basic concept of meal management, meal planning for all age groups
Reference books:
1. Dietary Guidelines for Indians, ICMR, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, 2013.
2. Gopalan, C. Rama Sastri B.V. and Balasubramanian, Nutritive Value of Indian Foods,
NIN, ICMR, Hyderabad, 2014.
3. Srilakshmi, B., Dietetics, New Age International (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 2013.
4. Swaminathan, M., Advanced Textbook on Food and Nutrition, Vol. 1, Second Edition,
Bangalore Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd., Bangalore, 2012.
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DSE- IV-Computer Applications in Food Science and Nutrition
Semester IV Hours of Instruction/ week – 2+3

18BFNI06 No. of Credits –4
Objectives:
1. To learn the computer peripherals in the operation of computers
2. To understand the computer network in sharing of information through computers
3. To acquire the skills in the applications of windows in documentation, data analysis and
presentation
Unit I Introduction to Computers 6

History of Development of Computers, Types of Computes- Main Frame, Minis, Micros and
Super Computer Systems, Binary numbers, Bits, Bytes, CPU, Input and Output Devices,
Main and Auxiliary Stage Devices, Software and Hardware
Unit II Operating Systems and MS Office 26

Introduction to Operating Systems, Windows Applications MS Word, MS Excel.
MS Access and MS PowerPoint
Practical
MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
Unit III Computer Networks 11

LAN, WAN, Intranet, Extranet, Servers, Modem, Fibre Optics
Basics of HTML, WWW, URL, TCP/IP
Practicals
Introduction to Computer Networks
Unit IV Multimedia 13
Introduction of multimedia, Basic Elements, Hardware, Applications of Multimedia,
Authorizing Tools
Practicals
Introduction to Macro Flash Player, Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw
Unit V Application of Computers in Food Science and Nutrition 19

Power point presentation, Nutrient and Diet calculations, Nutrition Education and
Counseling, Nutrition softwares and Websites, e-Journals in Food Science and Nutrition, Use of
SPSS .
Practicals
Developing Mini Projects in Food Science and Nutrition using MS Word, MS Excel and MS
PowerPoint
Total 75 hrs
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Course Outcomes:
1. Gain knowledge on historical developments and computer peripherals in the operation
of computers.
2. Acquire the skills in exploring windows applications in development of documents, data
analysis in spread sheet and power point presentation
3. Understand the computer networks in efficient utilization of internet and intranet
connection in digital communication.
4. Elicit multimedia presentation focussing on utilization of authorizing tools.
5. Able to apply computer applications in meal management practices and explore the
nutritional softwares and ejournals in professional and academic endeavours.
Text books:
1. Balagurusamy. E (2008) Computing Fundamentals and C Programming, Tata
McGraw Hill Education Private Limited, New Delhi.
2. Bansal.S.K (2014) Text Book of Information Technology , APH, Publishing
Corporation.
Reference Books:
1. Andrew S. Tanenbaum (2009) IV Edition, Computer Networks, Pearson Education
and Dorling Kindersley Publishers, Delhi.
2. James F. Kurose and Keith W Ross (2008) III Edition, Computer Networking. A
Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet, Pearson Education and Dorling
Kindersley Publishers, Delhi.
3. Ralf Steinmetz and Klara Nahrstedt (2011) Multimedia- Computing,
Communications and Applications, Pearson Education and Dorling Kindersley
Publishers, Delhi.
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Food Biotechnology
Semester V Hours of Instruction/ week – 4

Objectives:
1. Understand the role of enzymes as a tool in genetic engineering and biotechnology
2. To make learners aware on the principles of genetic engineering, plant tissue culture and
molecular cloning
3. Enable learners to understand the concept of fermentation biotechnology
4. To delineate the role of microbes in the application of biotechnology in Food Science
and Nutrition
Unit I Introduction and Tools of Genetic Engineering 12

Definition, enzymes as tools - exonucleases, endonucleases, ligases, reverses
transcriptase and alkaline phosphatase, cloning vectors-plasmids, bacteriophage,
cosmids and phasmids
Unit II Genetic Engineering and Plant Tissue Culture 14

Outline of genetic engineering in prokaryotes (microbial cells), concepts of molecular
cloning, plant tissue culture, micro propagation, transgenic plants, genetically
modified foods-golden rice, flavr savr tomato and Bt brinjal; enlisting applications of
genetic engineering
Unit III Fermentation Biotechnology 12

General structure of bioreactors and listing types, bacterial growth curve, batch and
continuous culture, environmental factors, basic concepts of downstream processing,
definition of biochips and biosensors
Unit IV Use of Microbes in Food Industry 14

Primary metabolites, secondary metabolites, synthesis of citric acid, glutamate,
xanthan gum, vitamin B12, riboflavin and Single Cell Protein – spirulina and yeast
biomass
Unit V Enzyme Biotechnology 8

Soluble enzymes, immobilization of enzymes – methods of immobilization, role of
enzymes in food industry, safety assessment of transgenic crops
Total 60 hrs
Course Outcomes:
1. Expand the knowledge of food biotechnology in relation to genetic engineering and
plant tissue culture
2. Understanding the role of enzymes and microbes in food industry
3. Helps to keep abreast on development and applications of biotechnology in food and
nutrition
4. Develop newer enzymes for improving the overall nutrition and processability of a
product
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Text Books:
1. Dubey, R.C., 1996, A Text Book of Biotechnology, S. Chand and Company Ltd.,
New Delhi.
2. Application of Biotechnology to Traditional Fermented Foods, 1992, Published by
National Academy Press, Washington, DC.
Reference Books:
1. Dietrich Knorr, 2017, Food Biotechnology, Marcel Dekker Inc., New York.
2. Green, P.J., 2010, Introduction to Food Biotechnology, CRC Press, USA.
3. Owen, P. Ward, 2018, Fermentation Biotechnology, Principles, Processes and
Products, Prentice Hall, Advanced Reference Series, New Jersey, 07632.
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Public Health Nutrition

Objectives:
1. Understand the concept of public health Nutrition
2. Gain knowledge on food and nutritional security, epidemiology in public health
3. Develop skills to assess nutritional status of the community
Unit I Introduction to Public Health nutrition 10

Definition of community, public health nutrition, public health nutrition cycle,
nutritional status of community. Public health nutrition and national development, assessment
of public health and nutritional status of the community.
Unit II Health and Nutritional Assessment of Community 15

Direct parameters - Anthropometry, biochemical, clinical and dietary methods – definition,
instruments and tools, standard of reference and measurement techniques
Indirect parameters – vital statistics, health indicators, socio- economic indices, KAP,
ecological factors
Unit III Food and Nutritional Security 10

Introduction and definition of food and nutritional security, factors affecting food
and nutritional security, National and International approaches to improve food security
Environmental impact-biodiversity, econutrition
Dietary diversity-per capita availability and consumption
Unit IV Epidemiology in Public Health 15

Introduction and definition of epidemiology, role of epidemiology in public health
Epidemiology of communicable diseases-causes, signs, symptoms, treatment and prevention-
respiratory, intestinal and other infections
Immunization-types of immunity, immunization agents, schedules.
National and International programmes on immunization
Unit V Strategies for Promoting Public Health Nutrition 10

Health and Nutrition intervention programmes and policies, International and National
Organizations and agencies involved in public health nutrition-World Public Health Nutrition
Association (WPHNA), WHO, UNICEF, ICMR
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare-National Institute of Health and Family Welfare
Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), Indian Institute of Public Health
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Course outcomes:
1. Develop comprehensive skills in public health nutrition
2. Become professionals in Public health Nutrition
3. Acquire knowledge in epidemiological aspects
4. Excel in assessment of nutritional status on the community
5. Opportunities in government and NGOs as public health nutritionist
Text Books:
1. Park.A.(2007), Park’s Text book of Preventive and Social Medicine XIX Edition M/S
Banarasidas, Bharath Publishers, 1167, Prem Nagar, Jabalpur, 428001(India)
2. Balmji.M.S, Prahlad Rao N, Reddy.V (2004). Text Book of Human Nutrition, II
Edition, oxford and PBH Publishing Co. Pvt.Ltd, New Delhi
3. Gibney MJ, Margetts BM, Kearney JM, Arab L (2004) Public Health Nutrition
Blackwell Publishing Co. UK
4. Brahman, G.N.V., Lakshmaiah, A., Rao, M. and Reddy, G.(2005) Methodology on
Assessment of Diet and nutritional Status of Community, National Institute of nutrition,
Hyderabad.
Reference Books:
1. Rayner.G,Lang T. Public Health and Nutriton. Our Vision: Where do we
go?[Commentary] World Nutriton April 2012,3,4,92 – 118
2. Reports of the State of World's Children, WHO and UNICEF, Oxford University.
3. Reports of National Family Health Survey, International Institute for Population
Science, Mumbai.
4. Indian Journal of Medical Research, ICMR, New Delhi,
5. Indian Journal of Pediatrics, Valley Nicro, Missouri, U.P.
6. Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science
and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore.
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Nutrition in Diseases-II

Objectives:
1. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of various disease conditions
2. Gain knowledge about the role of nutrition in disease conditions.
3. Develop skills and techniques in the planning and preparation of therapeutic
diets for various disease conditions.
Unit I Gastro Intestinal Disorders 12

Diseases of Gastrointestinal Tract-Peptic Ulcer, Etiology, Clinical Symptoms, Diagnosis,
Treatment by Drugs and Diet Modifications Diarrhea, Dysentery, Constipation, Etiology
and Diet Modifications
Unit II Diseases of the liver 9

Functions of Liver Damages Caused, Clinical Symptoms of Jaundice, Hepatitis Cirrhosis,
Hepatic Coma Diet Modifications
Unit III Kidney Diseases 12

Diseases of Renal System – Functions of Kidney, Damages Caused,
Clinical Symptoms, Nephritis, Diet Modifications Nephrosis, Nephrosclerosis,
Acute and Chronic Renal Failure
Dialysis – Principles and TypesKidney Stones – Etiology, Types, Diet Modifications,
Uremia
Unit IV Fevers and Food Allergy 12

Causes, Types, Metabolic Changes, Diet Modifications for Typhoid,
Tuberculosis, Malaria, Pneumonia, Influenza
Food Allergy - Definition, Causes, Science And Symptoms
Types of Allergy, Diagnosis, Dietary Modifications
Unit V Nutrition in Cancer and HIV 15

Etiology of Cancer, Types of Cancer, Goals of Nutritional Care, Dietary Recommendation for
Cancer Survivors. Nutritional therapy for Cancer and HIV prevention and treatment
Definition- HIV and AIDS, Causes, Stages of HIV infection, Opportunistic Infections in HIV
/AIDS, Treatment, Relationship between Nutrition and AIDS, Nutritional Management in
HIV/AIDS.
Total 60 hrs
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Course Outcomes:
1. Learn about etiology, clinical symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and dietary modifications
in gastrointestinal diseases
2. Understand the functions, clinical symptoms and damages caused in various liver
diseases
3. Enumerate on functions of kidney and the damages, clinical symptoms and dietary
modifications of various kidney diseases
4. Categorize fever and food allergy based on their causes and metabolic changes and to
plan diet modification
5. Gain knowledge on causes, nutritional care and treatment of cancer and HIV
Text Books:
Srilakshmi, V. Dietetics New Age International P. Ltd., New Delhi, 2011.
Hyderabad, 2011.
Reference books:
2. Maimun Nisha, Diet Planning for Diseases, Kalpaz Publishers, 2016
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Preservation of Foods

Objectives:
1. Understand the importance of food preservation and processing
2. Gain knowledge on the types of food spoilage
3. Comprehend the use of different temperatures in food processing
4. Understand processing of various foods using sugar, chemicals and salt
5. Understand the principles and concept of food fermentation
Unit I Introduction to Food Preservation 8

Importance of Food Preservation, Types of Spoilage, Basic Principles of
Food Preservation.
Unit II Preservation by the Use of Low and High Temperature

a)Preservation by the Use of Low temperature- Refrigeration, freezing 10
Refrigeration, Advantages, Factors to be Considered, Common Spoilages
Freezing, Difference Between Refrigeration and Freezing, Methods of Freezing,
freeze drying and freeze concentration, Steps Involved in Freezing Common Foods,
Spoilages, storage.
b)Preservation by the Use of High Temperature - Drying, Dehydration 10

Sun Drying, Solar Drying and Dehydration, Method of Drying, Mechanical Dehydration,
Merits and demerits, Factors Affecting Drying, Preparation of Foods for Drying,
Freeze Drying and Dehydro Freezing – Mechanism and Advantages, Spray drying,
Canning, Steps Involved, Types of Cans, Spoilage Encountered,
Pasteurization and Sterilization
Unit III Preservation by Using Sugar 12

Sugar Concentrates – Principles of Gel Formation
Preparation of Jam, Jelly, Marmalades, sauce and squash
Preserves, Candied, Glazed, Crystallized Fruits
Unit IV Preservation by Using Chemicals and Salts Fermentation 15

Definition, Types of Fermentation, Advantages
Preparation and Preservation of Fruit Juices, RTS
Pickling – Principles Involved and Types of Pickles- Indian Pickles, Vinegar, Salt Preservation
Chemical Preservatives – Definition, Role of Preservation,
Permitted Preservatives, FPO Specification
Unit V Preservation by Fermentation 5

Common Fermented Foods, Wine and Cheese Making
Total 60 hrs
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Course Outcomes:
1. Understand the role of micro organisms in food spoilage
2. Classify the various types of food spoilage
3. Understand ambient temperature processing
4. Distinguish between high and low temperature processing
5. Differentiate between syruping and brining
6. Distinguish between chemical preservation and fermentation
7. Apply the knowledge/concepts to develop new products with minimal processing for
better retention of essential nutrients
Text Books:
1. Sivasankar, B. (2013) Food Processing and preservation 2nd edition, prentice Hall, Pvt,
Ltd.
2. Srilakshmi, N., (2016) 6th Edition, Food Science, New Age International Private Ltd., New
Delhi, 2002.
3. Swaminathan, M., Food Science, Chemistry and Experimental Foods, Bappco Publishers,
Bangalore, 2014.
4. Chandrasekhar, U, Food Science and Applications in Indian Cookery, Phoenix Publishing
House Private Ltd., New Delhi, 2012.
Reference Books:
1. Adams, M.R. and Moss, M.O., Food Microbiology, New Age International (P) Ltd., New
Delhi, 2015.
2. Fellow, P., (2010) Food Processing Technology – Principles and Practices, 3rd Edition,
CRC Press Woodland Publishers, England.
3. Sommers, C.H. and Xveteng Fan, Food Irradiation Research and Technology, Blackwell
Publishing, 2016.
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Food Processing and Preservation (Practicals IV)

18BFNC18 No. of Credits – 2
Course objectives
1. To learn the principles behind the methods of preservation
2. To understand the stages of cookery and chemical characteristics in the preservation of
fruits
3. To able to formulate preserved fruit products with nutritional value addition
4. To acquire skills to preserve different food groups based on perishability
Units
1. Stages in sugar cookery, Evaluation of pectin quality, 4
sugar concentration (Brix), pH and acid content
2. Preparation of jam, jelly, marmalades, preserves, candied, Tutti fruity, 10
Glazed, Crystallized fruits, Toffees
3. Preparation of squashes, fruit juice and RTS 6
4. Preparation of Tomato sauce, Tomato ketchup. 4
5. Preparation of pickles (oil, vinegar and salt based) 6
6. Preparation of salted, dehydrated, vegetables preserves (vathals) 6
7. Preparation of dehydrated cereal and pulse products (vadams)
-Rice, Sago, Wheat, Maida, Rice flakes, black gram dhal, green gram dhal,
Horse gram dhal. 6
8. Visit to Fruits and Vegetable processing industry. 3
Total 45 hrs
Course Outcomes:
1. Know the principles of preservation behind the methods of preservation.
2. Understand the stages of sugar cookery, quality of pectin and acidity in the development
of preserved fruit products.
3. Acquire skills to formulate fruits based preserved products with value addition for
nutritional benefits.
4. Explore the principle of preservation in vegetables based products with nutritive value.
5. Prepare cereals and pulses based preserved products focusing the principle of
preservation.
6. Develop new products with maximum retention of essential nutrients
Text Books:
Srivastava R.P. Fruit and vegetable preservation – Principles and Practices, International
Book Distributing Co., (IBDC), New Delhi..2013
Reference Books:
1. Maria Parloa (2012), Canned fruit, preserves and jellies: Household methods of
preparation, Published by US department of Agriculture, Washington
2. M. Shafiur, Rahman (2017), Handbook of food preservation 2nd edition, CRC press.
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Nutrition in Diseases (Practicals V)

Objectives: To enable the students to

1. Understand the basic principles in diet planning
2. Develop skills and techniques in planning and preparation of therapeutic diets for
various disease conditions
3. Gain experience in planning diet for different disease conditions
Unit Topic Hours

1 Preparation of Hospital Diets- Modification of diet with respect to texture, 3
consistency and nutrients
2 Modification of Diets in Obesity 3
3 Modification of Diets in Underweight 3
4 Modification of Diets in Diabetes Mellitus 3
5 Diets for Febrile Conditions – TB, Typhoid 3
6 Modification of Diets in Peptic Ulcer 3
7 Diets for Constipation and Diarrhoea 3
8 Modifications of Diets in Liver Diseases – Jaundice, Hepatitis and Cirrhosis 6
9 Diets for Nephritis, renal Failure and renal Calculi, Protein Restricted Diets 6
10 Diets for Cardiovascular diseases – Sodium Restricted, Fat Controlled 3
11 Planning and Preparing Low and Medium Cost Diets for Protein Calorie 6
Malnutrition, Iron Deficiency and Vitamin A and zinc Deficiency
12 Modification of Diet for Cancer Patients and HIV Infected Person 3
Total 45 hrs
Course Outcomes:
 Understand the basic principles involved in planning diets for different disease
conditions.
 Plan and prepare diets to meet out the quality and quantity requirements for specific
disease conditions
 Acquire practical knowledge of therapeutic diet to meet the requirement
 Gain knowledge in planning and preparing diets for CVD, diabetes, hypertension, peptic
ulcer, cancer and the like
 Understand the calculations of nutritive value for the planned and prepared diet
Text Books:
1. Srilakshmi, V. Dietetics New Age International P. Ltd., New Delhi, 2011.
Hyderabad, 2011.
Reference books:
2. Maimun Nisha, Diet Planning for Diseases, Kalpaz Publishers, 2006.
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Nutrition Education and Counseling (Self Study)

Objectives:
1. To understand the concept of self study and its importance
2. Enlighten on the methods of nutrition education
3. Create insight into the mass communication as a tool of nutrition education
4. To get used to the education materials and folk media available in implementing
nutrition education
5. Know how to plan, execute and evaluate a nutrition education programme
Unit I Nutrition Education 3

Meaning and Objectives of Nutrition Education, Methods of Nutrition Education - Direct and
Indirect Methods, Individual and Group Contacts, Types, Methods, Merits and Demerits
Unit II Mass Communication in Nutrition Education 3
Definition, Merits and Demerits, Types – Print Media, Newspapers, Magazine, Leaflets
,Pamphlets, Radio, Television , Films, Film Strips
Unit III Audio Visual Aids in Nutrition Education 3

Definition, Purpose of Using AV Aids, Cone of Experience, Classification of AV Aids,
Advantages and Limitations
Related Experiences
Preparation of chart or poster or leaflets
Unit IV Uses of Folk Media in Nutrition Education 3

Types of Folk Media, Merits and Demerits
Related Experiences
Preparation of Skits or Puppet Shows or Villupattu
Unit V Organizing Programmes in Nutrition Education 3
Introduction – Selection of Theme, Planning the Programme, Developing teaching materials
and Methods, Executing the Programme, Evaluation of the Programme
Total 15 hrs
Course Outcomes:
1. Appropriate skills in preparation of nutrition education materials
2. Able to utilize the available different mass communication for nutrition education
3. Identify the right method of mass communication, media and aid for conducting
nutrition education
4. Expertise in organizing a nutrition education programme employing the audio visual
aids
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Text books:
1. Adivi Reddy, A. Extension Education, Srilakshmi Press, Bapatla, 2001.

2. Srilakshmi, B., Nutrition Science, 3rd Edition, New Age International (P) Ltd., New
Delhi, 2008.
Reference books:
3. John Antony, D. Skills of Counseling, Micro Skill Model, Includes Kinetics and
Focusing, Anugraha Publications, 2003.
4. Venkataiah, S.E.D, New Dimensions of Extension Education, Anmol Publications,
New Delhi, 2001.
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Product Development and Marketing
Semester VI Hours of Instruction/ week – 4

Objectives
1. Identify new marketable, nutritionally and economically viable food products

2. Develop entrepreneurship skills for setting up small scale food industries
3. Understand packaging of different food products
Unit I Food consumption pattern 10

Trends in Food Consumption pattern. Economical, Psychological
and Sociological Dimensions of Food Consumption patterns.
Trends in Social Change as a Base for New Product Development
Unit II Introduction to Food Processing and Product Development 10

Food Components, Types of Food Processing, Status of Food Processing Industry
in India and Scope of Growth in Future Principles and Purpose of New Product
Development, Product Design and Specifications.
Unit III Recipe Development 20

Traditional Foods, Weaning Foods, Convenience Foods, RTE, RTS, Extruded
foods, IMF Foods, Speciality Products, Health foods, Nutritional Supplements,
Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals and Designer Foods, Sports Foods,
Foods for Defence Services, Space foods.
Unit IV Testing, Evaluation and Packaging of Products 10

Standardization, Portion size, Portion Control, Quantity Cooking, Shelf Life
Evaluation- Sensory and Microbial Testing of Processed Foods, Nutrient Analysis.
Suitable Packaging Materials for Different Foods, SWOT Analysis
Unit V Financial Management and Marketing of Food Products 10

Institutional Support (Training and Finance) for Entrepreneurship Development.
Financial Institutions (Central and State Government) banks/Funding
Agencies, Financial Accounting Procedures,Book Keeping,Market Research,
Marketing Strategies, Cost Calculation , Advertising Methods, Product sales,
Product License, Legal specifications, Consumer Behaviour and Food Acceptance
Total 60 hrs
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Course Outcomes:
1. Learn the trends and dimensions in food consumption pattern
2. Recall the types of food processing techniques
3. Apply the principles in product development and design
4. Understand the different steps involved in development of food products, testing and
evaluation
5. Develop entrepreneurship skills in financial and marketing strategies
Text Books:
1. Sudhir Gupta (2017) Handbook of Packaging Technology, Engineers India
Research Institute, New Delhi
2. Khanaka, S.S., Entrepreneurial Development, S. Chand and Company Ltd, New
Delhi, 2016.
Reference Books:
1. Suja, R. Nair(2014) Consumer Behaviour and Marketing Research, 1st Edition,
Himalaya Publishers.
2. Hmacfie,(2017) Consumer led Food Product Development, Weedhead Publishing
Ltd., UK
3. Fuller, Gordon, W(2015) New Food Product Development, 2nd Edition, CRC
Press, Boca Raton, Florida,
4. Schaffner .D,J, Schroder , W.R.(2010)Food Marketing and International
Perspectives, Web/McGraw Hill Publication
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Food Safety, Sanitation and Hygiene

Objectives:
1. Learn the various aspects and programmes related to food safety
2. Understand the available food laws and regulations
3. Keep pace with food safety standards both at national and international level
4. Study the importance of cleaning and sanitation in food establishments and among the
food handlers
Unit I Introduction to Food Safety and adulteration 15

Food Safety - definition of food safety and food spoilage, factors affecting food
safety and food spoilage: GMP, GAP, SSOP, GHP, food adulteration - definition,
types of adulteration in various foods- intentional, incidental and metallic
contaminants
Unit II Food Laws and Regulations 15

National Legislation – Essential Commodities Act, Standard of Weight and
Measures Act, ISI, Mark of BIS, Agmark and PFA, FPO, Food Safety and Standards
Bill 2005, International Laws and Agreements - FAO, WHO, Codex Alimentarious,
WTO, JECFA, APEDA, ISO 22000 series, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
(HACCP): principles of HAACP, applications of HACCP
Unit III Current Food Safety Standards in India 15

Current Food Safety regulations 2001, Food Safety and Standards Authority of
India, objectives of developing food safety standards, enforcement of structure and
procedure, role of food analyst, safety analysis, action by designated officer and
report of food analyst
Unit IV Sanitation Procedures 15

Cleaning and sanitizing- need for efficient cleaning program, cleaning agents,
equipments, methods to wash, rinse and sanitising food contact surfaces. Importance
and methods of pest control; outlining methods of disposal of liquid, solid and
gaseous waste
Unit V Importance of Personal hygiene of food handlers 15

General principles of hygiene – personal and environmental hygiene, hygienic
practices in handling and serving foods, planning and implementation of training
programme for health personnel
Total 75 hrs
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Course Outcomes:
1. Understand the national and international programmes and laws on food safety and
standards
2. Recognize the role of food handlers, food safety officers and health personnel
3. Master the standards followed for food safety
4. Appreciate the importance of personnel and environmental hygiene
Text Books:
1. Frazier. W., Food Microbiology, McGraw-Hill co Ltd, New Delhi.2015
2. Adams M,R and Moss M,O., Food Microbiology, New Age International (P) Ltd., New
Delhi, 2015.
3. Vijaya Ramesh, Food Microbiology, MJP Publications, 2007.
4. David, A. Shapton, and Naroh F. Shapton (2011) Principles and Practices for the
Safe Processing of Foods, Heineman Ltd., Oxford.
Reference Books:
1. Recommended International Code of Practice – General Principles of Food Hygiene,
CAC/RCP/. Rev.3. Amd. (2012)
2. Instruction Manual – Part I and II – (Methods for detection of Adulterants), (2012),
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), FDA Bhavan, Kotla Road,
New Delhi- 110002, India
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Food Packaging

Objectives:
1. Gain knowledge about packaging of foods, packaging materials and systems.
2. Understand packaging of different food products
3. Attain insight into the aspects of labeling, testing and evaluation of packaged foods.
Unit I Concept of Packaging and package design 13

Introduction and History of Packaging
Principles and Functions of Packaging
Classification, Application, Evaluation
Packaging Operations
Packaging Terminology
Design of Packages
Package Design Requirements
Unit II Packaging Materials 18

Basic Packaging Materials – Paper, Wood, Plastics, Glass, Metals
Containers
Packaging Films – Polyethylene, Cellophane, Aluminium foil, Laminates, Etc.
New Polymeric Packaging Films, BOPP
Shrink Film, Cling and Wrap Film, Edible Film
Testing of Packaging materials
Unit III Packaging Methods and Systems 14

Traditional Food Packaging, Retortable, Lined Cartons, Bag in Box
Aseptic, Modified Atmosphere Packaging, Controlled Atmosphere packaging, Vacuum and
Gas Packaging, Bio Based Packaging
Eco-friendly and Safe Packaging for Exports, Nano Packaging
Ovenable Packages, Transport Packages
Packaging Equipments – Filling , Cartoning, Vacuum packaging, Conveyors, Sealing, Coding
and Marking
Unit IV Packaging of Food Products 14

Bakery Products, Dairy Products, Fats and Oils, Fresh Foods, Beverages,Processed Foods
Meat and Sea Foods
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Unit V Storage, Handling and Distribution of Packages 16
Testing of Packaged Foods- Shelf life, Physical and Chemical
Labelling – Definition, Purpose, Types, Materials, Adhesives
Barcode and Universal Product code
Food and Nutritional Labelling
Packaging and labeling Regulations and Specifications - FSSAI
International Food Package Related to Food Safety, Quality and Trade
Total 75 hrs
Course Outcomes:
1. Understand the concepts of packaging in terms of history, principle and functions
2. Identify the various packaging materials available in the market
3. Gain knowledge on the packaging methods and systems
4. Enumerate the packaging of different food products
5. Ascertain the safety of packages through storage, handling and distribution
Text Books
1. Potter, N.M., Food Science, The AVI Publishing Company Inc., West Post,
Connecticut, USA 2015,
2. Daise, Frank, A. (Ed.) 2015, Modern Processing, Packaging and Distribution
System for Food, Blackie, Glasgow and London.
Reference Books
1. Food Packaging Technology Handbook, 2013, NIIR Board of Consultants and
Engineers, National Institute of Research, New Delhi.
2. Modern Packaging Industries, 2014, NIIR Board of Consultants and Engineers,
National Institute of Industrial Research, New Delhi.
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Nutrition for Health and Fitness
Semester VI Hours of Instruction/ week – 3+2

Objectives:
1. Understand the Importance of Nutrition, Fitness and Health
2. Gain Knowledge on Exercise Physiology and Nutrition for Physical Activity
3. Comprehend the Technique and Gadgets for Physical Activity Training
4. Understand the Risks of Hypokinetic Diseases
5. Understand the principles of Exercise and Stress Management
Unit 1 Health and Fitness 6

Definition, Components and Relationship among Physical Fitness,
Wellness and Health – challenges and personalised approach,
Benefits of fitness training
Unit II Exercise Physiology and Nutrition for Physical Activity 10

Pulmonary Structure and Function, Cardiovascular Regulation and integration,
Skeletal and neural control, endocrines and exercise, role of macro and
Micro nutrients, optimum nutrition and Introduction -Food Groups,
My Pyramid (FAO/WHO, 2005), Adequate Diet.
Role of Macro and Micro nutrients – Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamin D,
Calcium, Iron, Optimum Nutrition and Hydration for Health
Unit III Physical Activity Training 9

Aerobic and anaerobic training -To enhance Cardio Vascular Endurance,
Flexibility and Body Composition, Measurement of PAL,
Benefits of Fitness training and Gadgets for measuring PA –
Motorized Treadmill, (aerobic Fitness), Functional Trainer,
Fluid Rower (Upper body), Elliptical Bicycle and
Bicyle Ergometer (Lower body), Stretch Trainer (Whole body),
Multi Gym (9, 12, 16 station) for different muscle groups
Unit IV Diseases due to Faulty Food Habits and Physical Inactivity 10

Life Style related diseases/disorders -
Non communicable Disease conditions- Underweight, Obesity,
Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Anaemia
Unit V Exercise, Stress and Health Management 10

Stress Assessment and Management Techniques-Exercise at medium
and high altitudes, Underweight, Overweight and Obesity, Relaxation Techniques,
Yoga and Meditation for Health, Clinical Exercise Physiology for Cancer,
CV and Pulmonary rehabilitation
Practical Experience
Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercises 15
Yoga and Meditation 15
Total 75 hrs
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Course Outcome:
1. Understand Concept of Fitness Training
2. Foster Fitness Skills
3. Prevent and Manage Lifestyle related Disorders
4. Utilise exercise in Stress and Health Management
5. Gain the Technical Ability to run Fitness Centres
Text Books:
1. Werner W. K Hoejer (1989), Life time Physical Fitness and Wellness, Morton
Publishing Company, Colorado.
2. Mishra, S. C (2005) Physiology in Sports. Sports Publication, New Delhi
3. Greenberg, S. J and Pargman, D (1989) Physical Fitness – A Wellness Approach
Prentice Hall International (UK) Limited, London
4. Swaminathan T, (2008) Essentials of Food and Nutrition Bangalore Printing
Publishing Co.
Reference Books:
1. McArdle, W. D, Frank I. Katch, F. I and Victor L. Katch (1996) Exercise
Nutrition: Energy Nutrition and Human Performance. William & Wilkin
Publishing USA.
2. Mahan, K and Stump, E. S (1996) Krause Food and Nutrition and Diet Therapy
W.B Saunders Company, USA.
3. McArdle, W. D, Frank I. Katch, F. I and Victor L. Katch (2010) Essentials of
Exercise Physiology, 7th edition. William & Wilkin Publishing USA.
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Nutraceuticals and Nutrigenomics

Objectives
1. Gain knowledge about functional foods,nutraceutical and nutragenomics.
2. Understanding the molecular level interaction between nutrients and other dietary
bioactives with human genome.
3. Know the applications of Nutrigenomics in wellness and disease management.
Unit I Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods 15
Definition of functional and traditional foods, nutraceuticals, designer foods and

pharma foods, history of functional foods, components of functional foods, foods
containing nutraceuticals and classification of nutraceuticals – based on plant
sources, mechanism of action and chemical nature
Unit II Role of Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals in Health and 13
Disease
Concept of dietary supplements, sources and functions of phytochemicals with
suitable examples, FOSHU foods – concepts, regulatory aspects
Unit III Probiotics and Prebiotics 13
Human gastrointestinal tract and its microbiota, functions, concept of probiotic,

prebiotics and symbiotics; applications of probiotics in human nutrition
Unit IV Nutrigenomics 16
Definition of nutrigenomics, gene expression – transcription, translation, post

translational modification, nutrition in the omics era- elementary concepts on
epigenetics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics; genetic variation and
nutritional implications
Unit V Nutrition and Gene Expression and Nutrigenomics and Complex 18
Diseases
Nutrient control of gene expression – amino acids, nucleotides, basic concepts of

nutrigenomics and complex diseases – diabetes, cancer and obesity
Total 75 hrs
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Course Outcomes:
1. Understand the developments in the field of nutraceuticals and nutrigenomics.
2. Comprehend the components of functional foods and foods containing nutraceuticals
3. Know the importance of probiotics and prebiotics in human health
4. Understanding the effects of nutrients in molecular level process in the body and the
effect of pytochemcials in disease conditions.
5. Articulate and advocate the principle of nutrigenomics in controlling life style diseases.
Text Books:
Nutrition, Third Edition, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. P. Ltd., New Delhi, 2015.
2. Srilakshmi, B. Second Edition, Food Science, New Age International (P) Limited
Publishers, New Delhi, 2017
3. Simopoulus, A.P. and Ordovas, K.J.M., 2004, Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics, Vol.
93, Karger, Switzerland.
Reference Books:
1. Watson, David, H., 2013, Performance Functional Foods, CRC Press, Wood Head
Publishing Ltd., England
2. Tamine, A., 2015, Probiotic Dairy Products, Blackwell Publishing Ltd., UK
3. Narasinga Rao, B.S., 2015, Nutrition Research in India – A Country Report, Published
by INSA, New Delhi.
4. Webb, G.P., 2016, Dietary Supplementations and Functional Foods, Blackwell
Publishing Ltd., New York.
5. Tai, E.S. and Gillies, P.J., 2007, Nutrigenomics – Opportunities in Asia, Karger,
Singapore. 2013,
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Product Development and Marketing (Practicals VI)

Objectives
1. To develop skills in product development
2. To understand the steps involved in costing
3. To learn sales techniques
S.No. Practical Hours
A Product Development and Standardization
1. Cereal and Pulse Based Foods 9
2 Fruit Juices, Squash , Jams and Preserves 3
3 Pickles, Ketchup, Sauce 3
4 Weaning Foods 3
5 Health Foods and Nutritional Supplements 9
6 Convenience foods, RTS and RTE foods 3
B Marketing of a Food Product
1. Selection of a Product, Preparation, Standardization and Quantity Cooking 6
2. Selection of Packaging Material, Labelling , Cost Calculation and Marketing 6
3. Presentation of Report 3
Total 45 hrs
Course Outcomes:
1. Identify suitable food groups for developing products
2. Categorize the foods for developing recipes and preserved foods
3. Understand the steps involved in the preparation of a new food product
4. Standardize the developed food product for large scale cooking
5. Learn marketing techniques and launch the developed products
Text Books:
1) Sudhir Gupta (2007) Handbook of Packaging Technology, Engineers India Research
Institute, New Delhi
2) Khanaka, S.S., Entrepreneurial Development, S. Chand and Company Ltd, New Delhi,
2006.
Reference Books:
1) Suja, R. Nair(2014) Consumer Behaviour and Marketing Research, 1st Edition, Himalaya
Publishers.
2) Hmacfie,(2007) Consumer led Food Product Development, Weedhead Publishing Ltd.,
UK
3) Fuller, Gordon, W( 2005) New Food Product Development, 2nd Edition, CRC Press, Boca
Raton, Florida,
4) Schaffner .D,J, Schroder , W.R.(2010)Food Marketing and International Perspectives,
Web/McGraw Hill Publication
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Department of Food Science and Nutrition
Nutrition and Physical Fitness

(VALUE ADDED COURSE)
Semester: 3 Hours of Instruction-40

18BFNV01 No.of Credit - 2
Objectives:
1. Basic knowledge on nutrition and physical fitness
2. Understand the relation between exercise physiology and energy utilization
3. Gain knowledge on the role of physical exercise, health and diseases
Unit. I Physical Fitness, Wellness and Health 4

Definition, Components and Relationship among Physical Fitness, Wellness and Health -
Challenges and Personalized Approach
Benefits of Fitness Training
Unit II-Exercise Physiology and Nutrition for Physical Activity 11
Pulmonary Structure and Function, Cardio Vascular Regulation and Integration, Skeletal and
Neural Control; Endocrines and Exercise; Role of Macro and Micro Nutrients, Optimum
Nutrition and Hydration for Exercise, Adequate diet for Athletes
Unit III-Role of Energy in Physical Activity 9
Energy Value of Food, Energy Transfer in the Body during Exercise, Measurement of Energy
Expenditure, Energy Expenditure during Rest and Physical Activity, Energy Delivery and
Utilization
Unit IV-Enhancement of Energy Capacity 4
Training for Aerobic and Anaerobic Power, Muscular Strength, Special Aids to Performance
and Conducting Cardiovascular Endurance, Muscular Flexibility and Body Composition
Unit V-Exercise, Stress and Health 12

Stress Assessment and Management Techniques
Exercise at Medium and High Altitudes, Exercise and Thermal Stress, Physique, Performance
and Physical Activity. Obesity and Weight Control
Clinical Exercise Physiology for Cancer, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation,
Relaxation Techniques – Jacobson’s Relaxation Technique, Autogenic Training,
Desensitization
Total 40 hrs
Course Outcomes:
1. Understand the knowledge related to physical fitness, health and nutrition
2. Develop the skill in practicing aerobics and anaerobic power to enhance the energy capacity
3. Inculcate the management of stress, weight control and other health issues by relaxation
techniques
4. Excel as fitness counselor in nutrition and physical fitness centres
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Text books:
1. William D. McArdle, Frank I Katch and Victor L. Katch, Exercise Physiology – Energy
Nutrition and Human Performance, Williams and Wilkins, A Waverley Company,
Baltimore, 1996.
2. Werner, W.K. Hoejer, Life Time Physical Fitness and Wellness, Morton Publishing
Company, Colorado, 1989.
Reference books
1. Robert K. Cooper, Health and Fitness Excellence, The Comprehensive Action Plan,
Houghton Mifflin Company, London, 2013,
2. Dale Mood, Frank F. Muster and Judith E. Rink, Sports and Recreational Activities,
Mosby Year Book Inc., Missoure, 2013,
3. McArdle, W. D, Frank I. Katch, F. I and Victor L. Katch (2010) Essentials of Exercise
Physiology, 7th edition. William & Wilkin Publishing USA.
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Department of Food Science and Nutrition
Home Scale Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables

Generic Elective (GE) - Course
Semester: 5 Hours of Instruction/week-2

18BFNO01 Credits - 2
Objectives:
1. Understand the methods of food preservation
2. Gain knowledge related to sugar, salt and chemicals as a preservative
3. Learnt the importance of moisture removal and fermentation in home scale preservation
Unit 1- Introduction to Food Preservation 4

Basic Principles of Food Preservation, Types of Spoilage, Importance of Food Preservation
Different Methods of Food Preservation
Unit I1- Preservation by using Sugar 10
Sugar concentrates, Preparation of Jam, Jelly, Marmalades, Preserves, Candied, Glazed,
Crystallized Fruits, FPO Specification, Problems Encountered, Spoilages
Unit III-Preservation by Removal of Moisture 5
Sun drying Drying ,Dehydration, Method of Drying, Preparation of Vegetable
Vathals - Ladies Finger, Brinjal, Beans, Cluster Beans, Preparation of
Vadams – Rice vadam, Sago Vadam, Rice Flakes Vadam, Tomoto Vadam
Unit IV-Preservation by using Chemicals and Salts 7
Chemical Preservatives – Definition, Types of Preservatives, Preparation and Preservation of
Fruit Juices, Picking – Principles Involved, Process, Types
Preparation of Various Types of Pickles – Lime, Mango, Ginger, Capsicum, Mixed Vegetables,
Brinjal, Onion, Garlic
Unit V- Fermentation 4
Definition, Types of Fermentation, Common Fermented Foods – Cheese Making, Dokhla,Wine
Total 30 hrs
Course Outcomes:
1. Gain expertise to preserve fruits and vegetables at home scale level
2. Apply the skill in improving the quality of the preserved food products
3. Excel in the field of applying fermentation techniques
4. Enhance the knowledge on usage of sugar, salt and chemicals in fruits and vegetables
5. Become as an entrepreneur in small scale food industries
Text books:
1. Adams, M.R. and Moss, M.O. (2005) Food Microbiology, New Age International (P)
Ltd., New Delhi,.
2. Usha Chandrasekhar, (2002)Food Science and Applications in Indian Cookery, Phoenix
Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi,.
3. Srilakshmi, B.(2013) Food Science, New Age International (P) Ltd., New Delhi,
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Reference Books:
1. Fellows, P. (2000) Food Processing Technology, Principles and Practice, 2 nd Edition,
CRC Press, Woodland Publishing Ltd., Cambridge, England,
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Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women

B.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition

Programme Specific Outcomes

Part Subject Name of paper / Hours of Scheme of examination

Total Credits 130

Total credits to earn the degree

1. Part I, II & III components 130

Semester I Hours of Instruction/ week - 5

Unit I Introduction of Food Groups, Food Pyramid And Cooking Methods

Structure, Composition and Nutritive Value, Changes in Nutritive

Classification, Composition and Nutritive Value, pigments, Changes in Nutritive

Unit IV Milk and Milk Products and Eggs 15

Milk - Composition, Nutritive Value, Problems Encountered in Cooking, Kinds of

Semester I Hours of Instruction/ week - 5

Unit II Cardiopulmonary System 20

Structure of heart and blood vessels, Properties of Cardiac Muscle, Functional

Unit III Digestive and Urinary System 12

Introduction to Endocrinology, Hormones, Pituitary Gland, Thyroid Gland

Anatomy of Male and Female Reproductive Organs, Physiology of

Semester I Hours of Instruction/ week – 3+2

Unit I Physico-chemical properties of foods 12

Unit II Chemistry of Starch and Sugars 18

Unit III Chemistry of Proteins 20

Unit V Chemistry of Pectic Substances, Plant Pigments, Spices and condiments 15

Semester I Hours of Instruction/ week – 4

Unit I Meaning and Components of Home science 10

Unit IV Human development 10

Unit V Human science extension Education 10

Semester II Hours of Instruction/ week – 5

Basal Metabolism- definition, determination of basal metabolism -Benedicts Roth

Unit II Carbohydrates and proteins 15

Unit IV Macro, Micro and Trace Minerals 15

Semester II Hours of Instruction/ week – 4

Unit I Introduction to Microbiolog, Morphology and Growth factors of

Unit II Microbiology of Plant based Foods 14

Unit III Microbiology of Animal based Foods 12

Unit IV Beneficial Effects of Microorganisms 10

Unit V Food Intoxication and Food Infection 11

Semester II Hours of Instruction/ week – 4

S.No. Practical / Related Experience

Semester III Hours of Instruction/ week – 5

Unit I Wheat Processing

Unit III Factors for Setting up a Bakery Unit 15

Unit IV Preparation and Decoration of Baked Foods 15

Semester III Hours of Instruction/ week – 3

Semester III Hours of Instruction/ week – 3+2

Unit I Introduction to Food Evaluation Quality 7

Unit II Methods of Evaluation of Food Quality – Subjective Methods 8

Unit III Sensory Tests used for Food Evaluation 10

Unit IV Methods of Evaluation of Food Quality – Objective Methods 10

Semester IV Hours of Instruction/ week – 4

Unit I Introduction to RDA and Balanced Diet 12

Nutrition in Pregnancy and Lactation- Physiological Changes Occurring during Pregnancy,

Semester IV Hours of Instruction/ week – 4

Unit I Concepts of diet therapy 10

Unit II Obesity and Underweight 16

Unit III Diabetes Mellitus 12

Unit IV Diseases of the Cardio Vascular System 12

Unit V Deficiency Disorders 10