Yoga, Dietetics and Nutrition

1.1  Meaning of Food, Nutrition and their importance.

1.2       Functions of Food and Nutrition.

1.3       Classifications of Nutrients.

1.4       Basic Principles of Nutrition.

2.1       Proteins: Meaning, Classification, Sources, Functions and their requirements.

2.2       Fats and Carbohydrates: Meaning, Classification, Sources, Functions and their requirements.  

2.3       Vitamins: Classification, Sources, Functions and their requirements.   

2.4       Minerals: Classification, Sources, Functions and their requirements.

2.5       Water: Meaning, Sources and Functions

3.1  Meaning and Importance of Balanced Diet.

3.2       Factors Affecting Balanced Diet. 

3.3       Concept of Yogic Diet.

3.4       Advantages/Disadvantages of Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Diets.

3.5       Malnutrition: Meaning, Causes and Methods for overcoming Malnutrition.

4.1       Concept and Principles of Meal Planning.

4.2       Factors Affecting Meal Planning.

4.3       Meal Planning for Healthy Living.

4.4       Meal Planning for Adolescents Male and Female.

4.5       Food Intake: Timing, Concept of Dugdahar, Falahar, Alpahar and Apakahar in

Yoga

5.1       Hygiene – Meaning and Importance

5.2       Concept and Importance of Personal, Food and Water Hygiene

5.3       Posture: Meaning characteristics and types

5.4       Common Postural deficiencies and remedies through yoga

5.5       Chakras, Vayu and Nadi