In the Name of God

Department of Nutrition at the University of Medical Sciences

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Educational Assistant

Medical Education Development Center

Topic: Nutrition in Oral health

Prerequisites: None

Targeted Group: Dental students

Credits: 1

First Semester 2016-2017

Professor of the Nutrition Department: Dr. Mohsen Nematy, Dr. Maryam Khosravi

Course Duration: 17 Sessions

Course Location: Faculty of Dentistry

Level: Professional doctoral degree

Course Type: Theory

Time of Class: Tuesdays at 10:15-11:15 (11:45) AM

Overall Objective:

Familiarization of students with the nutrients needed for the health and disease prevention in the body

Specific Objectives:

By the end of this course, students must be able to:

1. Provide an overview of the nutritional sciences, as well as the importance of food and nutrients.

2. Define the divisions of nutrition.

3. Explain the metabolism of energy, imbalance and the food pyramid.

4. Explain the nutritional needs of pregnant women.

5. Explain the nutritional needs of infants during the lactation period.

6. Explain the nutritional needs of children, adolescents and the elderly.

7. Elaborate on the concept of food safety and the diseases transmitted through food.

8. Explain the role of nutrition in public hygiene and preventive dentistry.

9. Describe the food sources of carbohydrates, as well as their types and effects on health.

10. Define the sources of proteins and essential amino acids.

11. Define fats and essential fatty acids.

12. Explain the role of fats in health and diseases.

13. Elaborate on water-soluble vitamins, their common sources and role in health.

14. Elaborate on fat-soluble vitamins, their common sources and role in health.

15. Explain about salts and minerals, their food sources and role in health.

16. Explain about rare minerals, their food sources and role in health.