Yoga, Dietetics and Nutrition

Paper Code: 
25YOG324(B)
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 The course will be enable the students get deeper knowledge on significance of nutrients in the body and these sources, values, roles and requirement importance of yogic diet in sadhana and its role in healthy living.

Course Outcomes: 

 

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25YOG 324(B)

 

 

 

 

Yoga,
Dietetics and Nutrition

(Theory)

 

CO119:   Explore the Concept of Ahara and its importance in daily life.

CO120: Explain the terms of dietetics, nutrition, diet and  concept of diet planning in disease.

CO121:  Apply concept of Yogic food as an alternative to treat illness and disease.

CO122: Select different type of meal and its importance for healthy living.

CO123: Demonstrate about personal hygiene habits, maintain good hygiene and health.

CO124:  Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in Teaching; Interactive Lecturers, Discussions, Tutorials Reading Assignments, Demonstration, Team Teaching.

 

 

Learning activities for the Students;

Self-assignment, Effective questions, Project presentation, Giving Tasks.

Class Test, Semester end examinations, solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, presentations and projects.

 

Class Test, Semester end examinations, solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, presentations and projects.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
FOOD & NUTRITION

 

  • Meaning of Food, Nutrition and their importance.
  • Functions of Food and Nutrition.
  • Classifications of Nutrients.
  • Basic Principles of Nutrition.
12.00
Unit II: 
NUTRIENTS

 

  • Proteins: Meaning, Classification, Sources, Functions and their requirements.
  • Fats and Carbohydrates: Meaning, Classification, Sources, Functions and their requirements.  
  • Vitamins: Classification, Sources, Functions and their requirements.   
  • Minerals: Classification, Sources, Functions and their requirements.
  • Water: Meaning, Sources and Functions. 
12.00
Unit III: 
BALANCED DIET
  • Meaning and Importance of Balanced Diet.
  • Factors Affecting Balanced Diet. 
  • Concept of Yogic Diet.
  • Advantages/Disadvantages of Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Diets.
  • Malnutrition: Meaning, Causes and Methods for overcoming Malnutrition.

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
MEAL PLANNING

 

  • Concept and Principles of Meal Planning.
  • Factors Affecting Meal Planning.
  • Meal Planning for Healthy Living.
  • Meal Planning for Adolescents Male and Female.
  • Food Intake: Timing, Concept of Dugdahar, Falahar, Alpahar and Apakahar in
  • Yoga
12.00
Unit V: 
HYGIENE AND POSTURE
  • Hygiene – Meaning and Importance
  • Concept and Importance of Personal, Food and Water Hygiene
  • Posture: Meaning characteristics and types
  • Common Postural deficiencies and remedies through yoga
  • Chakras, Vayu and Nadi

 

Essential Readings: 

Essential Readings:

1.      Secrets of Naturopathy & Yoga by Dr. Brij Bhushan Goel.

2.      Yogic Management of common Diseases by Dr. Swami Karmanand.

3.      Food & Nutrition - Swaminathan.

 

E-Resources:

1.      https://www.researchgate.net/publication/224898918_Place_of_nutrition_in_yoga

2.      https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/yogic-diet-dietetic-rules-for-yogic-practice/                235472573

References: 

 Suggested Readings:

 1.    Jeukendrup Asker (Ed.): Sports Nutrition: From Lab to Kitchen, Meyer and             Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd.,  2010.

       2.    Clark Nany: Sports Nutrition Guidebook – Third Edition, Human Kinetics, 2003.

3.      A hand book of food & nutrition – F. P. Antia.

4.      Insight of yoga by - Sarah

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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