now in the School of Applied Human Sciences. (SAHS). ... B.Sc Foods, Nutrition
and Dietetics. 3. M.Sc in ... FND 010:Introduction to Human Nutrition and. Health.
DEPARTMENT OF FOODS, NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
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Introduction The Department of Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics (FND) was founded in 1996 after the former Department of Home Economics (then under Faculty of Education) was made a fullyfledged Faculty. Following the merger of faculties into schools in 2002, the department is now in the School of Applied Human Sciences (SAHS).
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The programmes in this department have been developed in accordance to the market demands. The programmes have also been streamlined to cater for the needs of potential students of different categories. This has therefore prompted the breakdown of the programmes offered into Fulltime, Part-time, Institutional Based and Open learning. Vision To gain nationwide recognition as a centre of excellence for education and research in the field of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics in collaboration with other stakeholders. Mission To provide high quality professional instruction, research, consultancy services and community outreach programmes in the areas of Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics. Objectives 1. Equip students with specialized knowledge and skills in the areas of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics.
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Provide adequately qualified professionals in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics. To offer training that will enable students to work in a variety of settings such as Hospitals, community based programmes, NGOs, United Nations organizations, emergency situations, food industries and consultancy firms. Impact skills that will enable the students to conduct scientific research and disseminate information in the field of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics. To offer training that will serve as a foundation for further studies and specialization. To enhance management and leadership skills in field of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics. to offer training programs and research that are geared towards addressing the various nutrition related problems in our society.
Programs in the Department of Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics The department currently offers the following programs: 1. Diploma in Nutrition and Health 2. B.Sc Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics 3. M.Sc in Foods and Nutrition 4. Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition 5. Ph.D Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics
DIPLOMA IN NUTRITION AND HEALTH 1. The modes of study in which this program shall be offered are: Full time, institutional Based Program (IBP) and open and distant learning (ODeL) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 1. Candidates must satisfy the minimum entry requirement of Kenyatta University for Diploma courses of mean grade of C. 2. In addition, candidates must have a grade of C in two of the following subjects from any of the two categories; Category A: Biology, Home Science, Chemistry and Agriculture Category B: Home Science, Biological Sciences, Geography, Agriculture and Physical Sciences. or A Candidate with a grade of C- and a certificate in a field related to Nutrition from recognized institutions with two years experience in the field of Nutrition.
COURSE STRUCTURE Course Units Year I FND 010:Introduction to Human Nutrition and Health FND 011:Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology FND 012 :Introduction to Therapeutic Nutrition FND 013:Nutrition Assessment FND 014:Basic Nutrition Epidemiology FND 015:Introduction to Community and Public Health FND 016:Fundamentals of Food Preparation, Preservation and Storage FND 017:Nutrition and Health Education
FND 018 :Introduction to Organic Chemistry FND 019:Introduction to Food Microbiology FND 020:Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics FND 021:Nutrition and HIV and AIDS Year II FND 022:Nutrition and Health Information Systems FND 023:Project Planning, Management and Evaluation FND 024:Introduction to Maternal and Child Nutrition FND 025:Nutrition and Health in Emergencies FND 026:Introduction to Sociology FND 027:Introduction to Dietetics FND 028:Food Safety and Hygiene FND 029:Nutrition and Health Counselling FND 030:Nutrition and Health Interventions FND 031: Entrepreneurship in Nutrition and Health FND 032:Fundamentals of Nutrition Biochemistry FND 033:Practicum BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FOODS, NUTRITION AND DIETETICS The department offers a B.Sc. degree course in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics. Students from other areas of specialization such as Education , and Community Resource Management may take units from the department but they do not graduate as majors in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 1. Candidates must satisfy the minimum entry requirements of Kenyatta University and the School of Applied Human Sciences. 2. Candidates must have done either of the following categories of subjects shown below
at KCSE and passed in at least two with a minimum grade of C+ in each category. In addition the candidate to have attained a minimum grade of C in Mathematics. Category A: Biology, Home Science and Chemistry Category B: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Geography and Agriculture. OR 3. Diploma holders in Nutrition or related fields with credit pass and with a minimum KCSE grade of C. CREDIT TRANSFER University regulations shall apply. COURSE STRUCTURE 100 LEVEL University Common Units UCU:100:Communication skills Either UCU101: Development Studies or UCU 104: Entrepreneurship UCU 103:Critical Thinking UCU 105:HIV/AIDS and Drug Education HFN 100:Introduction to Chemistry HFN 101:General Biology HFN 102:Introduction to Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics HFN 103:Introduction to Environmental Health HFN 104:Principles of Public Health HFN 105: Nutrition in the Life Span HFN 106:Foundations of Food Preparation HFN 107: Organic Chemistry 200 LEVEL HFN 200:Human Anatomy and Physiology HFN 201:Human Nutrition HFN202:Nutrition Assessment and Surveillance HFN 203:Food Microbiology I
HFN 204: Nutritional Disorders HFN 205: Environmental Issues in Nutrition HFN 206:Communicable Diseases HFN 207:Nutritional Epidemiology HFN 208:Nutritional Anthropology HFN 209:Nutrition Counselling HFN 210:Analytical Chemistry HFN 211:Meal Management and Service HFN 212:Nutrition Biochemistry 300 LEVEL HFN 300:Food Biochemistry HFN 301:Maternal and Child Nutrition HFN 302:Nutrition and Sports HFN 303:Nutrition and HIV and AIDS HFN 304:Introduction to Statistics HFN 305:Therapeutic Nutrition 1 HFN 306:Therapeutic Nutrition II HFN 307:Nutrition Education HFN 308:Nutrition Interventions HFN 309 :Introduction to Research Methods HFN 310:Food Microbiology II HFN 311:Entrepreneurship in Nutrition HFN 312:Practicum I 400 LEVEL HFN 400:Food Safety, Hygiene and Legislation HFN 401:Foods and Nutrition Policy and Planning HFN 402:Food and Nutrition Security HFN 403:Clinical Dietetics I HFN 404:Nutrition in Emergencies HFN 405:Project in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics HFN 406:Clinical Dietetics II HFN 407:Food Analysis HFN 408:Seminars in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics HFN 409:Principles of Food Processing, Preservation and Storage
HFN 410:Programme Design, Monitoring and Evaluation HFN 411:Practicum II Electives (Choose 1) HFN 412:Geriatric Nutrition HFN 413:Experimental Foods HFN 414:Ergogenic Aids in Exercise and Sports POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN NUTRITION This programme is tailored to provide foundational knowledge and skills to other professionals that would like to specialize in the areas of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, as well as provide an opportunity for further studies. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 1. Candidates must satisfy the minimum entry requirement of Kenyatta University for post graduate diploma. 2. The following shall be eligible for admission for the Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition: 2.1 A holder of Bachelors Degrees in health, biological sciences, food and nutrition related sciences or Bachelors of education degree in Home Economics. In order to graduate with a Post graduate Diploma in Nutrition, the candidate must have done and passed at least 13 units (12 Core units and 1 electives Duration: The Post Graduate diploma in Nutrition will take a minimum period of one academic year. COURSE STRUCTURE CORE UNITS HFN 700: Nutrition in the Lifespan HFN 701: Principles of Human Nutrition HFN 702: Nutritional Epidemiology
HFN 703: Nutrition Assessment and Surveillance HFN 704: Maternal and Child Nutrition HFN 705: Therapeutic Nutrition HFN 706: Project in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics HFN 707: Clinical Dietetics HFN 708: Nutritional Biochemistry HFN 709:Nutrition and Food Security and Policies HFN 710: Programme Design, Monitoring and Evaluation in Nutrition HFN 711: Statistics and Research Methods
ELECTIVES (Select 1) HFN 712: Nutrition Anthropology HFN 713: Nutrition in HIV and AIDS HFN 714: Nutrition in Emergencies HFN 715: Food Preservation, Processing, Storage and Food Legislation HFN 716: Food Microbiology
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FOODS AND NUTRITION Since the 1998/99 academic year, the Department has been running a Masters program. To date, close to 50 MSc students have graduated from the department. Generally, an MSc degree in the department takes at least two years full-time study. The Msc degree is by coursework and thesis. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 1.The common regulations for all Masters Degrees in the University shall apply. 2. The common regulations for all Masters Degrees in the School of Applied Human Sciences shall apply.
3. The following shall be eligible for registration for Masters’ degree in Foods and Nutrition. 3.1 A holder of Bachelor of Science Degree in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics. 3.2 A holder of post graduate diploma in Nutrition from a recognized institution. 3.3 A holder of Bachelor of Education Degree with at least 2 years experience in the field of nutrition and a major in Nutrition. DURATION AND DEGREE PATTERN The Department of Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics shall offer Masters of Science degree in Foods and Nutrition. 1. The degree Programme shall be offered on full time and part time basis. Full time (three years) and part time (four years). 2. The Masters of Science Degree in the Department of Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics shall extend for a minimum period of two academic years. 3. The Masters of Science in the Department of Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics degree programme shall be by coursework, examination and thesis. 4. The first year of study shall be spent on course work and examination during which a candidate must take a minimum of 13 units: comprising (9) departmental core units and (4) electives. 5. The final year of study, involves research development and submission of a thesis. COURSE STRUCTURE 1st Year Departmental Core Units HFN 500: Advanced Human Nutrition HFN 501: Advanced Nutritional Epidemiology
HFN 502: Research Methods HFN 503: Applied Statistics HFN 504: Nutrition Assessments HFN 505: Nutrition and Food Security HFN 506: Advanced Nutritional Biochemistry HFN 507: Seminars in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics HFN 508: Programme Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Electives (Choose 4) HFN 509: Food Microbiology and Biotechnology HFN 510: Community Nutrition Surveillance and Interventions HFN 511: Advanced Therapeutic Nutrition HFN 512: Advanced Nutrition in Exercise and Sports HFN 513: Advanced Ergogenic Aids in Sports Performance HFN 514: Advanced Maternal and Child Nutrition HFN 515: Nutrition in Emergencies HFN 516: Advanced Nutritional Anthropology HFN 517: Nutrition and HIV/AIDS 2ND YEAR HFN 600: Thesis (8 units) DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D) The departmental Ph.D course is by research and thesis. Entry requirements: MSc in Foods and Nutrition from a recognized institution Duration: Minimum of 3 years Departmental Staff The department is currently staffed with professionals in the following areas of specialization: Community Nutrition
Food Biochemistry Food Microbiology Food Science Human nutrition Clinical Nutrition and dietetics Nutrition Anthropology Nutrition in Emergencies
Research The department has an adequate mix of highly trained professionals with a wide range of research interests in the following areas: Community Health and Nutrition research and related interventions. Nutritional management of diseases, and development of therapeutic diets. Macronutrients and micronutrients of public health concern. Food analysis and product development. Food safety and quality control.
Career Opportunities Our graduates easily get employment in a wide range of areas including: Non-governmental organizations Hospitals Food industries Research institutions Ministry of Health Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Culture and Social Services Ministry of Education Self employment Academic institutions United Nations Organizations
For further details, please contact: The Chairman, Department of Foods, Nutrition & Dietetics Box 43844 Nairobi, Kenya Tel - 254-2-8711622 or 8710911 Ext. 57139 Email:
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