The module is designed to assist nursing professionals to acquire knowledge on fundamentals of nutrition and provides nutritional support at different stages of life to prevent the nutritional problems for the patient in hospital and community settings. The nutrition module focus on;

Role of Nutrition in Maintaining Health
Nutritional Problems in India
National Nutritional Policy
Factors Affecting Food & Nutrition
Role of Food & its Medicinal Value
Classification of Foods & Food Standards
Elements of Nutrition, Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins
Vitamins & Minerals
Daily Requirement & Distribution of Water
Preservation of Nutrients & Balanced Diet
Nutritional Programs
Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS)
National & International Agencies Working Nutrition
Assessment of Nutritional Status
Nutrition Education & Role of Nurse