HE4213 : Maternal And Child Nutrition

Department

Department of Home Economics

Academic Program

Bachelor in Home Economics

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

The development of the foetus and the child in the different stages of development and the nutritional needs associated with and affecting the development and growth of the foetus and mother during pregnancy and during. And what accompanies these stages is the rapid rate of growth and an increase in nutritional needs, which makes the mother and child among the sensitive groups that are vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies. And feeding premature babies and children with down syndrome. Most important health and nutritional problems that accompany growth and how to treat the

Intended learning outcomes

If the student successfully completes the course, he will be able,

identify the role of good nutrition health before and during pregnancy,

and determine the general characteristics of the newborn and its nutritional needs

Teaching and learning methods

LECTURES Panel discussions

Methods of assessments

First midterm exam 20% Second midterm exam 20% Practical work 10% Final exam 50%