Programme name :
Department of Food Science and Nutrition
Year of Establishment : 1989
Programme Description :
The course will enable the students to understand the inter-relationship between Food, Nutrition and Health and understand the knowledge of food science and the changes occurring during food preparation. Students will learn the fundamentals of metabolic processes / pathways occurring in the body understand their significance be able to apply the significance of these processes to different physiological / metabolic conditions.
Programme objectives :
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Understand the inter-relationship between Food, Nutrition and Health
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Lay the foundation of biological chemistry.
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Know nutritional aspects of foods and their functions.
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Understand the importance and role of macronutrients in health
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Understand the principles of Food Science and discuss the relation between Food Science and Nutrition
Programme outcomes :
- Demonstrate, solve, and understanding of major concepts in nutrient calculations and Meal planning.
- Create an awareness of the impact of health and nutrition on an individual and society. To reach out through participation in community outreach Programme.
- Find out various ways of food entrepreneurship development.
- Will have inculcated scientific temperament in the students through projects and surveys.
- Learn newer techniques and handling of equipment in the area of food science and nutrition.
Scope for further studies :
Certificate courses in :
- Nutrition for Bariatric surgery
- Renal Nutrition
- Diabetes Educator course
- FSSAI certification courses
Diploma courses in :
- Sports Science and Fitness Nutrition
- Food Processing and Technology
- Community Nutrition and Public Health
- Food Sanitation and Hygiene
- Food Analysts and Training
Masters in :
- Food Science and Nutrition
- Sports Science and Nutrition
- Food Processing And Applications
- Clinical Nutrition And Dietetics
- Public health And Nutrition
Higher Education :
- M.Phil in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Ph.D. in Food Science And Nutrition
Career opportunities :
- Self-Employment
- Food Analyst, Product Manager, Demonstrator, Market Researcher – Food Industries, Nutritionist, Health and Nutritional Educator-Community / Child Welfare
- Dietitian, Health Club Supervisor- Hospitals, Food Service Institutions, School / College
- Nutritional Consultants / Caterers