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Definition and goals of studying Human Nutrition and Dietetics; Historical development, philosophy and objectives of Nutrition and dietetics; Career opportunities in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, including the necessary academic preparations and personal qualities required. Basic human needs and the role of Human Nutrition and Dietetics in meeting these needs; Nature of families and their nutritional needs; Definition of major concepts in Nutrition: Nutrients, their functions and sources; malnutrition; adequate diets; nutrient needs/requirements; Relationship between nutrition and health, including HIV/AIDS; Human Nutrition and Dietetics in National Development. 200 Level

History and scope of microbiology; the general characteristics of microorganisms. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms. Bacterial morphology and cell structure. Growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Microbial metabolism, antimicrobial agents. Systematic classification of bacteria, fungi, viruses, algae and protozoa; Microbial ecology, Microbial growth and identification, Prevention and control of microbial diseases, microbes in relation to environment, agriculture and industries.

Introduction and history of physiology. Structure and functions of cell membranes. Transport process. Special transport mechanism in amphibian bladder, kidney, gall bladder, intestine, astrocytes and exocrine glands. Biophysical principles. Homeostasis and control systems including temperature regulation. Biological rhythms. Composition and functions of blood. Haemopoiesis. WBC and differential count. Plasma proteins Coagulation, fibrinolysis and platelet functions. Blood groups –ABO system – Rh system. Blood transfusion – indication for collection and storage of blood, hazards of blood transfusions. Reticulo- endothelial system. Imunity and immodeficiency disease and HIV.

Nigerian history, culture and art up to 1800 (Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo peoples and culture; Peoples and Culture of the ethnic minority groups). Nigeria under Colonial rule (Advent of Colonial rule in Nigeria; Colonial administration of Nigeria). Evolution of Nigeria as a political unit (Amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914; Formation of political parties in Nigeria; Nationalist Movement and Struggle for Independence). Nigeria and challenges of Nation Building (Military intervention in Nigeria Politics; Nigeria Civil War; Corruption). Concept of Trade and Economics of Self-reliance (Indigenous Trade and Market System; Indigenous apprenticeship System among the Nigerian people; Trade, Skill acquisition and Self-reliance). Social Justices and National Development (Law Definition and Classification. Judiciary and Fundamental Rights). Individual, Norms and Values (Basic Nigeria Norms and Values, Patterns of citizenship acquisition, Citizenship and Civic responsibilities, Indigenous languages, Usage and Development, Negative attitudes and conducts, Cultism, kidnapping and other related social vices). Re-orientation, Moral and National Values (The 3R’s – Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Re-orientation; Re-orientation Strategies: Operation Feed the Nation (OFN), Green Revolution, Austerity Measures, War Against Indiscipline (WAI), War Against Indiscipline and Corruption (WAIC), Mass Mobilisation for Self-Reliance, Social Justice and Economic Recovery (MAMSER), National Orientation Agency (NOA).

Definition and concepts of counselling. Roles of Dietitians/ Nutritionists. Dietary counselling for target patients, application of Behavioural Change Communication for healthy living. Counsellor– Patient relationship. Problems/Barriers to Communication in relation to patients. Development of personal philosophy to problem solving. Different approaches to counselling; steps in dietary counselling. Nutrition counselling at home and in the hospital. The concept of change: The nature of dietary change, implication of dietary change, adapting to dietary change. Patients interviewing techniques. Clients’ compliance and associated factors including follow up.

The course should be delivered using the FAO ENACT course module. Definitions, goals and objectives of nutrition education; Learning objectives; Factors influencing teaching and learning; Nutrition problems and causes; The place of nutrition education in solving nutrition problems; Activity-oriented programmes adopted in fostering nutrition education and nutritional status of people; Communicating nutrition education – the source, the message (content) and the recipient; Nutrition education approaches; Learning methods (tutorials and mini projects) in nutrition education; Instructional technologies used in nutrition education; Programme planning and evaluation in nutrition education; Principles of nutrition advocacy; Behavioural change communication for healthy living; Information, education and communication (IEC) strategies; Communication skills and technical information.

Applied nutrition programme planning and implementation. Nutrition policy and governance. Public private partnership. Link between Nutrition and Development. Multisectoral linkages (Agriculture, Nutrition, Health and Education sectors and many others) in Nutrition programme planning and implementation. Monitoring and Evaluation of Nutrition programme. Food laws and regulations. Nutrition labelling. Applications of Codex Alimentarius Commission. Poverty reduction and nutrition security. Nutrition and social protection. Basic concepts of Advocacy: Definition, Importance, Types, process of developing effective advocacy plan, Advocacy tools, development and implementation strategies for effective advocacy.

Socio-cultural patterns of food behaviour, food habits, and determinants of food choice and nutrition transition. Execution of nutrition surveys of individual and groups in institution, in urban and rural setting. Methods used in nutrition surveys: anthropometry (stunting, wasting, underweight, overweight/obesity), food balance sheets, morbidity and mortality vital statistics, clinical signs, growth monitoring, growth chart methods construction and use of questionnaires, various parameters used in food consumption surveys. methodology in collecting food consumption data (direct methods: weigh food intake, 24-hour dietary recall, food frequency questionnaire, estimated food record and many others.) and indirect methods - food balance sheet, data processing and calculation of various nutrients, interpretation of data collected and use of survey results. Food composition tables.

Principles of Nutritional Epidemiology, Reviews of Assessment methods for Populations and Individuals. Diets/Disease Relationships, Correction of Measurement Errors in Nutritional Study, Nutrition Survey & Research Methods in Nutrition, Measures of Association, Inferential Nutritional Epidemiology & Statistics, Multiple determinants of Diseases, Nutritional Surveillance & Notification, Evaluation of Diagnostic and Screening Tests-Specificity, Sensitivity, Validity and Predictive Values, Application of Nutritional Epidemiology to Health care Delivery and Systems Development.

Concepts of Peace, Conflict and Security in a multi-ethnic nation. Types and Theories of Conflicts: Ethnic, Religious, Economic, Geo-political Conflicts; Structural Conflict Theory, Realist Theory of Conflict, Frustration-Aggression Conflict Theory. Root causes of Conflict and Violence in Africa: Indigene and settlers Phenomenon; Boundaries/boarder disputes; Political disputes; Ethnic disputes and rivalries; Economic Inequalities; Social disputes; Nationalist Movements and Agitations; Selected Conflict Case Studies – Tiv-Junkun; Zango Kartaf, Chieftaincy and Land disputes and many others. Peace Building, Management of Conflicts and Security: Peace & Human Development. Approaches to Peace & Conflict Management --- (Religious, Government, Community Leaders and many others.). Elements of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution: Conflict dynamics assessment Scales: Constructive & Destructive. Justice and Legal framework: Concepts of Social Justice; The Nigeria Legal System. Insurgency and Terrorism. Peace Mediation and Peace Keeping. Peace & Security Council (International, National and Local levels) Agents of Conflict resolution – Conventions, Treaties Community Policing: Evolution and Imperatives. Alternative Dispute Resolution, ADR. Dialogue b). Arbitration, c). Negotiation d). Collaboration and many others. Roles of International Organisations in Conflict Resolution. (a). The United Nations, UN and its Conflict Resolution Organs. (b). The African Union & Peace Security Council (c). ECOWAS in Peace Keeping. Media and Traditional Institutions in Peace Building. Managing Post-Conflict Situations/Crisis: Refugees. Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs. The role of NGOs in Post-Conflict Situations/Crisis.