Exam eligibility
✓ MCQ✓ SAQ✕ LAQThis topic can be asked as MCQ, SAQ; LAQ should not be asked.
Syllabus – subtopics
NCISM lists this as a single topic without separate subtopics. Study it through the learning objectives below.
Learning objectives
At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)
- Define and classify Viruses, Bacteria, and Fungi
- Describe components of Nutrition, and classify nutritional disorders
- Describe Macro nutritional disorders, Water soluble vitamins deficiency disorders and Fat soluble vitamins deficiency disorders
- Describe Protein Energy Malnutrition in adults and differentiate Kwashiorkor and Marasmus
Notes
Detailed notes for Infection and Nutritional disorders are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.