Nutrition for Special Populations

Tailoring dietary strategies to meet the unique needs of diverse groups across the lifespan.

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Personalized Diets for Unique Populations

Proper nutrition plays a vital role in health, but different groups need tailored diets based on age, health conditions, or lifestyle. “Nutrition for Special Populations” focuses on creating personalized nutritional plans for infants, children, pregnant women, older adults, athletes, diabetics, vegetarians, and others with specific needs. Understanding these needs helps manage diseases, support growth, prevent deficiencies, and improve quality of life. This guide highlights key nutrition principles and practical tips to meet the unique dietary needs of each group.

Course Content

Diabetes introduction

Insulin and its function.
Secretion & working of Insulin.
Insulin receptor binding.
Signal transduction.
Insulin effect on metabolism.
Regulation of Insulin secretion.
GLUT-2 & Glut-4 receptor interaction.

Pre-diabetes

Insulin resistance .
Effects of Insulin resistance on blood sugar .
Effects of Insulin resistance on body composition .
Pre-diabetes -in depth explanation

Type-2 Diabetes

What is type-2 Diabetes
How Type-2 Diabetes affects the body’s working.
Working of drugs in Type-2 diabetes .
Dietary & Supplemental suggestions for Type-2 diabetes .
Blood reports .

Type-1 Diabetes

What is type-1 Diabetes .
How Type-1 Diabetes affects body’s working.
Working of drugs in Type-1 diabtes .
Dietary & Supplemental suggestions for Type-1 diabetes .
Blood reports .

Gestational Diabetes

What is Gestational Diabetes
How Gestational Diabetes affects body’s working during pregnancy.
Working of drugs in Gestational diabetes .
Dietary & Supplemtal suggestions for Gestational diabetes .
Blood reports .

Thyroid Disorder - Introduction

Thyroid Hormone and their types .
Synthesis and regulation .
Biological functions .
Disorder related to Thyroid Hormones

Hypothyroidism

Introduction & Causes of Hypothyroidism .
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Hypothyroidism ( Blood test )
Working of drugs in Hypothyroidism .
Long-term management and complications.
Dietary & Supplemental suggestions for Hypothyroidism .

Hyperthyroidism

Introduction & Causes of Hyperthyroidism .
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism ( Blood test )
Working of drugs in Hyperthyroidism .
Long-term management and complications.
Dietary & Supplemental suggestions for Hyperthyroidism .

PCOS / PCOD

Introduction & Causes of PCOD.
Pathyphysiology and Symptoms of PCOD .
Dignosis and treatment of PCOD .
Longterm management and complications.
Dietary & Supplemtal suggestions for PCOD.

Hypertension

Definition and Parameters of Hypertensions .
physiological regulations of Blood pressure and key regulatory mechanism
Biochemical and Molecular mechanisms of Hypertension.
Pathophysiological changes and clinical implications & Biochemical markers .
Dietary & Supplemental suggestions for Hypertension.

Hypotension

Types and Parameters of Hypotension .
Biochemical and Molecular mechanisms of Hypotension.
Pathophysiological changes and clinical implications .
Pathophysiological effects of Hypotension.
Dietary & Supplemental suggestions for Hypertension.

Fatty Liver ( Intro )

Types of Fatty Liver .
Causes and risk factors .
Diagnosis and complications

NAFLD

NAFLD causes.
Fructose metabolism in the Liver.
How Fructose overloads the Liver’s Pathway.
How Fructose increases Fat accumulation in the Liver.
Dietary & Supplemental suggestions for NAFLD.

ARFLD

ARFLD causes
Alcohol metabolism in the Liver.
How excess NADH leads to fat build up.
Acetaldehyde formation and its damaging effects.
Dietary & Supplemental suggestions for ARFLD.

Uric Acid

Uric acid and Its biochemistry.
Excretion of Uric Acid.
Physiological roles of Uric Acid and Clinal relevance of Uric Acid.
Diagnostic evaluation and working of pharmacological treatments.
Dietary & Supplemental suggestions for Uric Acid.

Leaky Gut

Structure of Intestinal Barrier.
Potential causes of Leaky Gut and Symptoms associated with leaky gut.
Connection between food and leaky gut.
Healing Strategies.

Anaemia

Types of Anaemia related to Nutrition.
Nutritional causes of Anaemia.
Foods and Drinks which inhibit iron absorption.
Symptoms of Anaemia .
Dietary tips for managing Anaemia.

Cholesterol disorder

Cholesterol and Lipoproteins ( LDL , VLDL , HDL and non-HDL cholesterol ).
Classifications of lipoproteins.
Lipoprotein metabolism and functions.
Clinical relevance and blood tests.
Causes and Dietary suggestions.

Kidney Stone

Kidney stones and their types.
Causes and symptoms of Kidney stones.
preventive measures and Dietary suggestions.
Foods to include or limit .
Lifestyle tips.

Ketoacidosis

Ketoacidosis and Causes.
Pathophysiology of Ketoacidosis.
Symptoms and Dignosis.
Working of drugs .
complications of Ketoacidosis.
Preventive measures.

Osteoporosis

What is Osteoporosis & Osteopenia?
Osteoporosis prevalence in India
Pathophysiology of Osteoporosis
Common Medications Given to Individuals With Osteoporosis
Effects of Exercise in Individuals With Osteoporosis & Osteopenia
Exercise Recommendations for Osteoporosis & Osteopenia
Case Study of Osteoporosis & osteopenia
DEXA Scan Report Analysis

Certifications Samples

SFA Reviews & Ratings

Certified Advanced Sports Nutritionist

Certified Personal Trainer

CPR/AED & First Aid International Certification

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