Section outline


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    Welcome to the class of Nutrition Education and Communication. The course introduces students to the science of nutrition, its application in health   education process. The students will learn about nutrition education definition,  rationale, impact, role of nutrition educator and nutrition services, and nutritional  problems of the population  . This course aims at introducing students to the theories and skills necessary to design a nutrition education program .As a nutrition professional, you will be required to communicate a wide range of nutrition messages to the public ,organizations and other professionals. This course will enable you to use information and skills  to effectively  communicate a nutrition message to a  variety of media such as social media electronic media and print media. So i hope this course will be interesting and it will make you a good communicator


    Nutrition Education & Communication

    Rationale: 

    The importance of nutrition education as a means for improving nutrition of the community in the developing countries has increased rapidly during the recent past. Lack of awareness about the dietary requirements and nutritive value of different food is the main cause for prevailing malnutrition among  children, pregnant women, lactating mother and other vulnerable sections of the community. The nutrition message should be communicated to the public in a way which can be understood by them. Thus a course in nutrition education and communication can contribute to a healthy society


    Course Objectives:

    1) Explain how a health educator can help people with nutritional problems related to certain health conditions

    2) List the need, rationale and the meaning for Nutrition education.

    3)  Identify the behavioral theories, and how it's important to build theoretical education program

    4)  List all nutrition educational needs of different patients populations

    5) Develop practical skills in communicating nutrition information to target audiences via a range of media

    6)  Develop communication skills; identify personal habits and choices that promote well being.

    7 ) Identify barriers of communication and find out ways to control them

    8) Develop strategies to reach nutritional programs to all vulnerable segment of the population


    Course Content

    a) Nutrition education definition, aims, scope, and function
    b) Public Health Nutrition
    c) Role of Nutrition education
    d) Advantages and limitations of Nutrition education
    e) Definition of Nutrition communication, goal and effectiveness
    f) Different approaches and methods of Nutrition education
    g) Definition, characteristics and components of communication
    h) Barriers of communication
    i) Framework of nutrition Education programs

    Assessment strategy

    1)  Attendance                          10 marks

    2) Quiz                                        10 marks

    3) Assignment                            10 marks

    4) Presentation                            5 marks

    5) Mid-Term                                 25 marks

    6) Final                                         40 marks

    Total                                             100 Marks


    REFERENCE BOOKS:
    1) Education and Communication for Development, by O.P. Dhama, O.P. Bhatnagar, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co., 1987, II Edition.
    2) Communication Technology and Development, By Prof. I.P. Tewari Publication Division, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, 1987.
    (3) Visual Communication Handbook - Denys J. Saunders.

    Course Teacher: Sharmin Sultana

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    Enrolment Key: EP5165






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      Please participate in this interactive discussion forum by answering the following question.

      What do you mean by fortified food? Write in your own language.

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      What do you mean by Motivational Interviewing? Give an example of motivational interviewing.


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    • Total Marks: 25

      MCQ: 6 Marks
      True/ False: 6 Marks
      Short Questions: 8 Marks
      Creative Question: 5 Marks

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      Please participate in this interactive discussion forum by answering the following question.

      What is exclusive breastfeeding? Write the importance of exclusive breastfeeding.

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      What is barrier of communication? Write in your own language.

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    • Assignment on importance of Mass Media in Nutrition Education and Communication 

      Instructions: 

      1. Please write in a word formate and submit here.

      2. Page limit within 5 to 6 

      3.  Mention your name, class Id on the front page


    • Dear Learners,

      Please participate in this interactive discussion forum by answering the following question.

      What is NCP? Write in your own language.

    • Dear Learners,

      Please participate in this interactive discussion forum by answering the following questions.

      1. What do you mean by food supply? Write in your own language.
      2. What is the food pyramid? 




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    • MCQ=7 marks

      True/False=7 marks

      SAQ= 14 marks

      CQ= 12 marks

      Total= 40 marks