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OFD351: HOLISTIC NUTRITION
UNIT I NUTRITION AND HEALTH
Introduction to the principles of nutrition
Lipids
Functions
Classification
Dietary requirements
Basics of nutrition including
Micronutrients (vitamins and minerals)
The energy-yielding nutrients (Carbohydrates, Lipids and Proteins),
Links to the major fatal diseases, heart disease and cancer.
Digestion & Absorption
Metabolism
UNIT II: AYURVEDA – MIND/BODY HEALING
Philosophy of Holistic Nutrition with spiritual and psychological approaches towards attaining optimal health
Principles and practical applications of Ayurveda, the oldest healing system in the world.
Three forces – Vata, Pitta and Kapha, that combine in each being into a distinct constitution.
Practical dietary and lifestyle recommendations for different constitutions will also be explored in real case studies.
UNIT III: NUTRITION AND ENVIRONMENT
Based on an underlying philosophy that environments maintain and promote health and that
individuals have a right to self-determination and self- knowledge,
Nutrition principles which promote Health and prevent disease.
Safety of our food supply, naturally occurring and environmental toxins in foods, microbes and food poisoning.
UNIT IV:COMPARATIVE DIETS
Evaluating principles of food dynamics, nutrient proportions
Holistic individuality
The law of opposites, food combining, and more.
Therapeutic benefits and limitations of several alternative diet approaches, including
Modern diets (intermittent fasting, macrobiotics)
Food combining (colour therapy/rainbow diet)
High protein diets (Ketogenic, Paleo),
Vegetarian approaches (plant based/vegetarian/vegan variations, fruitarian, raw food),
Cleansing and detoxification diets (caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine detoxes, juice fasts).
UNIT V PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE
Proper nutrition protection against, reverse and/or retard many ailments including
Diabetes
Atherosclerosis
High blood pressure
Arthritis
Cancer
Anemia
Kidney disease
colon cancer.
Osteoporosis