Nutrtional Science ( पोषण विज्ञान) Course Information

 Nutrtional Science ( पोषण विज्ञान) Course Information

Dietetics is the science and art of food based on the principles of nutrition. It is also called "the science and art of nutritional care". Diet plays an important role in enhancing a person's health and well-being. Dietetics is related to food management and nutrition is associated with health enhancement.

The dietitian has to do the following

• Planning food and nutrition programs.
• Supervising the arrangement of food in schools and hospitals.
• Suggest dietary changes.
• Working with other health care practitioners to awaken multi-disciplinary health care thinking.
• To be active in patient care by giving the patient nutritional status as a physiologist.

Is this the right CAREER for me?

If you like cooking since childhood and exploring different cuisines of different countries, then the subject of nutrition and dietary is for you where you can learn how to design a controlled diet. According to the body-mass index based on body weight and measurement, a person's diet chart is made to determine the amount of fat, carbohydrate and protein required daily for the body.

Job Opportunities

Today, hotels, cruise lines, hospitals and government health departments also appoint nutrition and dieticians at a good salary with a view to making a career.

List of leading companies

•         Hyatt Corporation
•         Accor Hospitality
•         Taj Group of Hotels
•         Vatika Group
•         La maredian
•         Apollo Group of Hospitals
•         AIIMS 

Apart from these, other private nursing homes also take the services of nutrition and dieticians. Some leading sports-clubs and fitness centers also employ these professionals.

Course

•          Certificate Course in Food Nutrition & Health
•          Bachelor of Science (Nautical Sciences) 
•          Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Food Science and Nutrition)
•          Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nutrtion & Dietetics)
•          Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Nutrtion & Dietetics)
•          Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Food Sciences)
•          Bachelor of Science (Food Science & Microbiology)
•          Bachelor of Science ( Home Science)
•          one year Diploma Course applied nutrition and dietetics (अनुप्रयुक्त पोषण एवं आहार विज्ञान)
•          Bachelor of Science [Nutrition and Dietetics/ Clinical nutrition ( नैदानिक पोषण ) ]
•          one year Diploma Course (Nutrition and Dietetics)
•          Diploma Course  ( Dietetics and Public Nutrition )
•          Master degree (Physiology / Food & Nutrition / Dietetics)
•          Master of Science (Food & Nutrition}
•          Doctor of Medicine (Nutritional science)
•          Master of Science (Nutraceuticals}
•          Master of Science (Applied nutrition)
•          Doctor of Philosophy (Nutritional science)

Eligibility:-

The basic minimum eligibility is a X and XII qualification from a recognized educational Board with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as the main subjects at the intermediate level, with a minimum aggregate score of 50%.

Some universities/ colleges also accept Botany/ Zoology/ Computer Science/ Biochemistry instead of Biology as one of the main subjects studied in class XII.

Admission Process:-

In some colleges and institutes, admission to the course is based on the performance of the candidate in the relevant entrance examination conducted by the respective university.

However, in some other colleges / institutes, admission to the syllabus is based on the candidate's marks in the qualifying examination. After this, a merit list is prepared, on the basis of which seats are allocated to the shortlisted candidates.

Main Entrance Examinations

National, State and University level, State Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) or All India Entrance Examination, Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology (IICPT), FIITJEE TALENT REWARD EXAM (FTRE), CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI).

Main Institute

• Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, Address: Senapati Bapat Rd, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411004
• Harcourt Butler Technical University, Address: HBTU East Campus, Nawabganj, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208002
• Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Address: District Nadia, Mohanpur, West Bengal 741252
• Madurai Kamaraj University, Address: Palkalai Nagar, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625021
• National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, Address: Near Tarnaka flyover, Jamai-Osmania, Hyderabad, Telangana 500007
• J. D. Birla Institute, Address: 11, Lower Rawdon St, Rowland Row, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700020
• Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Address: Near West Railway Station, SVU Staff Colony, Padmavathi Nagar, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh 517502
• Bengaluru Central University, Central College Campus, Address: Post Office Rd, Ambedkar Veedhi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001
• Institute of Home Economics, University of Delhi, Address: F-4, Metro Station, Hauz Khas Enclave, Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Marg, Near, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, Delhi 110016
• Indira Gandhi National Open University , Address: 93, Maidan Garhi Rd, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi, Delhi 110068
• Institute of Home Economics, Address: F-4, Metro Station, Hauz Khas Enclave, Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Marg, Near, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, Delhi 110016
• Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, University in Hisar, Haryana
• Women's Christian College, Address: 51, College Rd, Opp Standard Chartered Bank, Subba Road Avenue, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006
• Mount Carmel College, Address: Fatima Block, 58, Palace Rd, Abshot Layout, Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560052
• SNDT Women's University, Address: 1, Nathibai Thackersey Rd, New Marine Lines, Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020
• MIT - World Peace University, Address: Survey No, 124, Paud Rd, Kothrud, Pune, Maharashtra 411038
• All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, Address: Block-JC-27 & 27B, Sector-III, Bidhan Nagar (Salt Lake), Kolkata, West Bengal 700098
• Chitkara Institute of Engineering and Technology, Address: Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway, NH- 64, Tehsil Rajpura, Patiala, Punjab 140401
• Magadh University, Address: Gaya, Bodh Gaya, Bihar 824234
• Acharya Prafulla Chandra College, Address: 24 Parganas, New Barrakpur, Kolkata, West Bengal 700131
• S M Patel Home Science College, Address: Bhaikaka Road, Mota Bazaar, Vallabh Vidya Nagar, Anand, Gujarat 388120