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Research Methods in Nutrition - (RMNP-601) (HND): Course Content

Research methods in nutrition refer to the diverse techniques and approaches used to study the relationship between food, nutrients, and human health.

Course Outline

Research methods in nutrition: Introduction, objectives, types of research: basic and applied,
quantitative and qualitative, clinical and diagnostic;
• Types of sampling: probability and nonprobability;
• Collection of literature: printed and electronic sources, managing literature;
• Methods of data collection; • Writing scientific documents: synopsis, research proposal, articles, references, internship
report.
• Research designs: observational studies, cross-sectional, case-control, cohort (prospective, retrospective, time-series);
• Experimental studies: observational studies, clinical studies. Experimental data analysis: incidence/ prevalence rate; Research ethics.

Course Description and Learning Outcomes

Course Description:
The Research Methods in Nutrition course covers the design, implementation, and analysis of research studies in the field of nutrition. Students will learn about various research methodologies, including experimental, observational, and qualitative approaches. The course emphasizes critical evaluation of scientific literature and the development of skills necessary for conducting and interpreting nutrition-related research effectively.
Learning Outcomes:
•To apply tools and skills required to understand published research
•To identify the types of methods best suited for investigating different types of problems and questions
•To get hands-on training of writing successful research proposals for thesis and projects
•To abreast ethical consideration in research and publications

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