NUTRITION LAB
Lab Overview
The Nutrition Lab provides students with hands-on training on the role of nutrition in patient care. The lab emphasizes diet preparation, therapeutic nutrition, and management of various health conditions such as diabetes, cardiac disorders, and renal diseases. Students learn to apply evidence-based nutritional practices to promote patient well-being.
Vision
- To develop competent nursing professionals capable of applying nutritional knowledge effectively to enhance patient health and promote wellness.
Mission
- To provide a practical learning environment for mastering therapeutic diet planning and preparation.
- To integrate nutrition education into clinical nursing practice, promoting safe and individualized patient care.
- To foster critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making in diet and nutrition management.
Objectives
The objectives of the Nutrition Lab are to:
- Enable students to understand the role of nutrition in health promotion and disease management.
- Provide hands-on experience in planning, preparing, and evaluating therapeutic diets.
- Enhance students’ skills in patient counseling regarding diet and nutrition.
- Promote safe and hygienic food handling and preparation practices.
- Develop critical thinking for individualized nutritional care plans in diverse clinical settings.
- Encourage application of nutrition knowledge in interdisciplinary healthcare practice.
Laboratory Facilities
The Nutrition Lab is equipped with modern tools, models, and supplies to teach therapeutic diet planning and preparation. Students gain practical experience in nutrition and dietetics across their academic program, preparing them to apply dietary interventions safely and effectively in clinical practice.