COLLEGE OF NURSING

Central Mindanao University

University Town, Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon

Website: www.cmu.edu.ph
Email Add: nursing_cmu@yahoo.com
Tel: +63 (88) 356 1910 Fax: +63 (88) 356 1912

COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Number: NRSG 52
Course Name: NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY
Course Description
: This course deals with the study of food in relation to
health. It covers nutrients and other substances and their action, and interaction
and balance in relation to health and diseases and the process by which organism
ingests, digests, absorbs, transports, utilizes and excretes food substances. It will
also focus in the therapeutic and food service aspects of the delivery of nutritional
services in hospitals and other healthcare institutions.
Placement
: Second Semester
Units
: 3 units Lecture / 1 unit Laboratory
Time Duration
: 54 Lecture Hours / 54 hours laboratory
Prerequisites : General Chemistry, Biochemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, MicroParasitology
TERMINAL COMPETENCIES:
At the end of the course, given relevant situations/conditions, the student will be
able to:
1. Apply appropriate principles and techniques to assist clients in maintaining
nutritional health
2. Utilize knowledge of diet therapy in assisting clients needing dietary
modifications
COURSE OUTLINE:
A. Introduction to nutrition
1. Definition of terms
2. Nutrition concepts
3. Classification of
nutrients
B. Basic Tools in nutrition
1. FNRI & USDA Food Guide
Pyramid
2. 10 NGF
3. RDA or RENI
4. FEL
5. Food Labeling
C. Six essential nutrients
1. Carbohydrates
a. Functions
b. Deficiencies/toxicity
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c. Food sources
2. Protein
a. Functions
b. Deficiencies/
toxicity
c. Food sources
3. Fats and waters
a. Functions
b. Deficiencies/
toxicity
c. Food sources
4. Vitamins and Minerals
a. Functions
b. Deficiencies/
toxicity
c. Food sources
D. Dietary computations
1. Body mass index and

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Central Mindanao University

University Town, Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon

Website: www.cmu.edu.ph
Email Add: nursing_cmu@yahoo.com
Tel: +63 (88) 356 1910 Fax: +63 (88) 356 1912

classification
2. Desirable Body Weight
(DRW) Determination
3. Total Energy Requirement
(TER) & distribution of
TER
4. Application to Food
Exchange List (FEL)
& sample menu
E. Nutrition throughout the lifespan
1. Pregnancy
a. Stages
b. Nutritional problems
and interventions
c. Recommended diet
2. Lactation
a. Common nutritional
problems and
interventions
b. Recommended diet
3. Infancy
a. Nutritional problems
and intervention
b. Factors affecting
nutritional status
c. Guidelines in feeding
d. Recommended diet
4. Pre-Schoolers & Schoolers
a. Nutritional problems and
interventions
b. Guidelines in feeding
c. Recommended diet
5. Adolescents
a. Nutritional problems and
intervention
b. Recommended Diet
6. Adulthood
a. Nutritional problems and
interventions
b. Recommended diet
F. Diet Therapy
1. General diets
Regular/full Diet
High fiber diet
Vegetarian diets
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Therapeutic diets
2. Diets modified in consistency
Clear liquid
Full liquid
Cold liquid/ T&A diet
Soft sland
Mechanical soft
Soft bland
Bland
Residue restricted
Low fiber
3. Diets Modified in Composition
Low calorie
High calorie
High protein
Low protein
Low fat
Low cholesterol
Low carbohydrate
Low salt/sodium
restricted
Low potassium
Low purine/ purine
restricted
4.Tube feeding
a. Enteral feeding
Types
Indications &
contraindications
for use
Complications and
problems
b. Types of enteral formulas
Intact
Hydrolyzed
Modular
Feeding
administration
Continuous drip
Bolos
Combination
Parenteral Feeding

COLLEGE OF NURSING
Central Mindanao University

University Town, Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon

Website: www.cmu.edu.ph
Email Add: nursing_cmu@yahoo.com
Tel: +63 (88) 356 1910 Fax: +63 (88) 356 1912

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Indications &
contraindications
for use
Complications &
problems

G. Dietary management of some

common medical conditions
including computations and
preparations and their rationale.

COLLEGE OF NURSING
Central Mindanao University

University Town, Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon

Website: www.cmu.edu.ph
Email Add: nursing_cmu@yahoo.com
Tel: +63 (88) 356 1910 Fax: +63 (88) 356 1912

References:
Textbook:

1. Caudal, ML. (2008). Basic nutrition and diet therapy for nursing
students. Revised ed. Quezon City, Philippines: C & E Publishing Inc.
E-Books:
2. Roth, Ruth A. (2011). Nutrition and Diet Therapy 10th Edition Delmar,
Cengage Learning
3. Debruyne, Linda Kelly et al. (2012). Nutrition and Diet Therapy 8th
Edition

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Grading System
LECTURES (2/3)
Attitude
Knowledge
Skills

LABORATORY (1/3)
20%
50%
30%
________
100%

Attitude
Knowledge
Skills

20%
30%
50%
________
100%

ATTITUDE: (Lecture/Laboratory)
Rate each item using the scale below:
Scale
:
5
Performs expectations perfectly or almost perfect, and complies with the maximum requirements of the
assigned task.
4
Performs expectations very satisfactorily most of the time.
3
Complies satisfactorily more than the minimum requirements of assigned tasks.
2
Complies less than the minimum requirements of the assigned tasks.
1
Performs expectations poorly most of the time.
a. Report on time (attendance)

10 pts for present, 5 pts for late, and 0 pts for absent

b. Demonstrate refinement in speech and manner.

c. Reports in complete uniform.

2%

d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.

2%
2%
2%

Well-groomed.
Submits requirements on time.
Accepts suggestion and constructive criticism.
Shows awareness of ones own strength and weakness.
Courteous and works harmoniously with the Clinical Instructors.
Utilizes appropriate resources.
Observes school policy consciously.

2%
2%

2%
2%
2%
2%
_____

20%
KNOWLEDGE:
Lecture
Quizzes
20%
Term Exam.
30%

Laboratory
Term Exam.
30%
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------30%
50%
SKILLS:
Lecture
Individual/
Group performance/
reporting/
class participation
10%

Laboratory
Laboratory Activity/
Lab. Exercises
50%

Assignment/
Requirement
20%

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------50%
30%

MIDTERM/FINAL TERM GRADE:

LABORATORY GRADE
LECTURE GRADE

1/3 =
2/3 =

33.33%
66.67%

100%
FINAL GRADE:
MIDTERM GRADE
FINAL TERM GRADE

1/3 =
2/3 =

33.33%
66.67%
100%