Diet and Nutrition

• To provide a strong foundation and comprehensive training to aspirants from any discipline to pursue careers in the Nutrition Industry.
• To train students to learn the methods of Nutritional Assessment and Diet Planning for the patients, athletes and community in general.
• To expressing a broad understanding of clinical nutrition, food science, sports nutrition, public health nutrition and its influence on human health and well- being
• To development the skills pertaining to critical analysis, entrepreneurship and communication for career development in the field of nutritional sciences.
• To develop a holistic knowledge base in clinical, community and fitness nutrition giving students ample opportunities in this field.
• To train students to become healthcare professionals and render their services in NGOs, Hospitals, FMCG and Sports Industry.

The Diet and Nutrition Course comprises well-structured lectures with a practical approach. The main highlights of this programme are:

• Extensive knowledge on the subject
• The curriculum is supported by ample practical knowledge to the students through practical classes on a regular basis.
• Hands-on training of various aspects of nutrition
• Three-month Internship programme in any related sector
• Three-month Internship programme in any related sector
• Personality Development and Soft Skill Session
• Inculcating Research Aptitude
• Introduction to a Foreign Language
• Learning Entrepreneurship Skills and Consumer Economics in Food and Nutrition Industry
• Learning principle of Institutional Food Management
• Learning phases of Human Growth and Development through Lifespan
• Introduction to Resource Management
• Understanding Rural Communication in Health and Nutrition
• Presentations on Academic and Industry oriented subjects
• Guest lectures by Senior Industry Professionals
• Mock Interview Sessions
• Placement Assistance

10+2 with minimum 50% aggregate (English compulsory)

Diet & Nutrition
Total Fees	Rs. 3,45,000 + Rs.3000 Student Activity Fund(per annum) + Rs.5000 Security Deposit + Rs. 15000 Admission Registration Fee (One time payment).
Ist Installment (Payable at the time of Admission)	Rs. 78,000 {(Rs. 55,000 + Rs.5000 (Security Deposit) + Rs.3000 (Student Activity Fund)per annum + Rs. 15000 Admission Registration Fee(One time payment)}payable at the time of admission.
IInd Installment	Rs. 55,000 payable by December 31, 2023.
IIIrd Installment	Rs. 60,500 {(Rs.57,500 + Rs.3000(Student Activity Fund)per annum} payable by July 31, 2024.
IVth Installment	Rs. 57,500 payable by December 31, 2024.
Vth Installment	Rs. 63,000 {(Rs.60,000 + Rs.3000 (Student Activity Fund)per annum} payable by July 31, 2025.
VIth Installment	Rs. 60,000 payable by December 31, 2025.

Total Fees(For 1 Year)	Rs.90,000+Rs.5000(Security)
Total Fees_Diet Assistant(For 6 Months)	Rs.45,000+Rs.5000(Security)
Total Fees_Diabetes Educator(For 6 Months)	Rs.30,000+Rs.5000(Security)
Total Fees_Obesity & Weight Management(For 6 Months)	Rs. 30,000+Rs.5000(Security)
Total Fees_Sports Nutrition & Fitness Supplementation(For 6 Months)	Rs. 45,000+Rs.5000(Security)
Total Fees_Diabesity(Certificate Prog.)	Rs. 45,000+Rs.5000(Security)

• Nutritionist
• Dietician
• Community Education Officer
• Health Promotion Specialist
• International Aid/Development Worker
• Nutritional Therapist
• Researcher
• Teaching
• Food Processing Consultant

Auditorium for seminars and workshop

Auditoriums are meant for huge gatherings where the workshops and seminars are being conducted. Experts are being called for giving special lectures on various concepts. Workshops are conducted to train the students and provide them with the expertise of designing products.

Production Lab/ Kitchen

Students are given a hand on training on the basic knowledge of recipe calculation and preparing food later making them proficient in nutrient calculation and sensory evaluation. They are also taught the importance of time and material management.

Bakery Lab:

A well-equipped bakery where the students are taught all aspects of bakery and confectionery. They learn to make products like breads, cakes, cookies, pastries, muffins, etc.

Theory classroom with smart boards

Theory classrooms have blackboards and smart-boards both in each class for making learning a smart learning. Presentations, lectures and discussion are different modes of teaching used in the classrooms.

Practical Labs

The lab is well equipped with all the modern technology and equipment

Activities / Workshops:

Annual departmental fest ‘Poshan Manch’ and ‘Diet-o-mania’ are organised every year on different themes.

Workshops are conducted by industry specialist on topics like:

Childhood obesity, Diabetes Dietary Management, Colour therapy (Acupressure), Food swaps and many more on a regular basis

• Meal preparation/ recipe making workshops for PCOS, Diabetes Mellitus are conducted
• Gluten free Baking
• Lactose free Milk Preparation
• Nutrition Counselling Camps

Students are taken on visits to make them understand the different aspects of food handling.

• Food Industry Visits - Mother Dairy, Parle G, PepsiCo, yakult, Amul and many more
• Industrial Kitchen Visits - Seven Seas, Crowne Plaza and many more
• Food Fairs like AAHAAR to familiarize them with the new healthy food brands launched in the market.
• Food Preservation Units