# Basics of Food and Nutrition

- Institution: Multi-Institute
- Department: Multidisciplinary
- Teacher: Dr. V. Supriya
- Level: Undergraduate
- Language: English
- Subjects: Medicine and health
- Source: [NPTEL](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/127106005)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-SA](https://nptel.ac.in/faq) (Non-commercial use only.)
- Syllabus: [at the source](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/127106005)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

The Basics of Food and Nutrition course is a journey into understand how food influences every aspect of our well-being, from cellular health to mental clarity. Unlike traditional approaches, ‘’What to eat’’ by exploring ‘’why’’ and ‘’how’’ nutrition supports vitality at every life stage. This course not only educates but also enables individuals to make informed food choices and to build healthier communities.

Intended audience: Undergraduates

Prerequisites: There are no pre requisites of educational qualification. The students who are pursuing any Undergraduate program specifically Malnutrition and Public Health, Public Health Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Food Service Management, Nutrition

## Lectures

1. [Basics of Food and Nutrition - Week 1 - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/058fde5812b6) (YouTube)
2. [Basics of Food and Nutrition - Week 1 - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/4d45d64b1502) (YouTube)
3. [Basics of Food and Nutrition - Week 1 - Part 3](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/fff211f6f50e) (YouTube)
4. [Basics of Food and Nutrition - Week 1 - Part 4](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/35764711fb85) (YouTube)
5. [Basics of Food and Nutrition - Week 1 - Part 5](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/e6972679819a) (YouTube)
6. [Heat and cooking](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/cb3f7dca0616) (YouTube)
7. [Moist Heat Cooking](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/04ff66cf6079) (YouTube)
8. [Dry heat methods of cooking](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/7d742a2a78e5) (YouTube)
9. [Combination methods of cooking and Modern methods of Cooking](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/5858c845d9af) (YouTube)
10. [Factors affecting food selection](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/c63bc8d0000b) (YouTube)
11. [Introduction to Food Spoilage and Food Preservation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/03de4a2f0c38) (YouTube)
12. [Food Spoilage-Causes and Prevention](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/7100d223bbf8) (YouTube)
13. [Methods of Food Preservation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/dcd5a8c07557) (YouTube)
14. [Food Adulteration and Tests to Detect Adulteration](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/dd82ec908260) (YouTube)
15. [Cereals](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/a711123c6672) (YouTube)
16. [Pulses](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/99a7052711e8) (YouTube)
17. [Nuts and Oil Seeds](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/9960eb2540e2) (YouTube)
18. [Milk and milk products](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/b69a9630cc3d) (YouTube)
19. [Meat Fish and Poultry](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/27a5766330f4) (YouTube)
20. [Eggs](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/6ee35cb9192d) (YouTube)
21. [Fruits and Vegetables](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/556eb81c0e0d) (YouTube)
22. [Condiments and Spices](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/4947f19a1330) (YouTube)
23. [Beverages and Convenience Foods](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/21872cf53774) (YouTube)
24. [Energy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/1b79438139b7) (YouTube)
25. [Carbohydrates](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/add5eef6c197) (YouTube)
26. [Proteins](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/855849a5b09f) (YouTube)
27. [Fats](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/333616d169d3) (YouTube)
28. [Fat soluble vitamins-Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/aa9d046e7a17) (YouTube)
29. [Fat soluble vitamins-Part2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/aee1d227810e) (YouTube)
30. [Water Soluble vitamins- Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/d393ec863146) (YouTube)
31. [Water Soluble vitamins-Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/e22ab7f90fa8) (YouTube)
32. [Water Soluble Vitamins-Part 3](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/f4a3b295b611) (YouTube)
33. [Macrominerals- Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/0c074f53bc38) (YouTube)
34. [Macrominerals- Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/ce707240adb4) (YouTube)
35. [Microminerals- Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/55609ce3a5e4) (YouTube)
36. [Microminerals- Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/a21c8d07eebf) (YouTube)
37. [Water and Electrolytes](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/ef4d736e5776) (YouTube)
38. [Water and Electrolytes](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127106005/76bdce5b1784) (YouTube)