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Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 12 · Home Science

What Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics covers in CBSE Class 12 Home Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 12 Home Science · 2026-27

Topics in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics

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1. Meaning, Scope, and Importance

  • Clinical Nutrition deals with nutrition during illness.
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy is the modern name for the same field.
  • Nutrition and health are closely linked; poor nutrition can worsen existing problems.
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2. Role of the Dietitian and Physician

  • The physician is ultimately responsible for the patient's medical needs.
  • The doctor diagnoses the disease condition.
  • The dietitian prescribes the diet based on the doctor's diagnosis and nutritional assessment.
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3. Objectives and Activities of Diet Therapy

  • There are five objectives of diet therapy.
  • The objectives are: promotion of recovery, modification of the existing diet to control disease, correction of nutritional deficiencies, prevention of short-term and long-term complications, and educa
  • Nutritional care during illness consists of four organised activities.
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4. Types of Diets and Changes in Consistency

  • A standard, normal, or regular diet includes all food groups and meets the needs of healthy individuals.
  • In hospitals, a regular diet is low in fried fatty foods, sweets, spices, and condiments.
  • Modified diets are adjusted to meet medical needs.

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Clinical NutritionDietitian / Medical Nutrition Therapist / Clinical NutritionistPhysician / DoctorObjectives of Diet TherapyNutritional Care ProcessTypes of DietsChanges in ConsistencyFeeding Routes

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What are the important topics in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics for CBSE Class 12 Home Science?
Key topics in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics include Meaning, Scope, and Importance, Role of the Dietitian and Physician, Objectives and Activities of Diet Therapy, Types of Diets and Changes in Consistency. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the CBSE Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics for the CBSE Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 57 practice questions on Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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