The program of B.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics is a 4-years full-time under-graduation course (Hons./ Hons. with Research) which is a combination of the study of science and Nutrition & Dietetics techniques.
Dietetics is the science and art of feeding individuals based on the principles of nutrition. It can also be said to be the “science and art of human nutritional care.” Diet therapy and its application in patient related settings is a major focus of dietetics. Thus, the field of dietetics can be related to: (a) nutrition care and intervention focused on the individual and (b) nutrition care and intervention focused on the group.
Diet plays a major role in promotion of health and wellbeing of individual. Nutritionists and dietetics are concerned with this aspect. While dietetics is related to food management, nutrition is related to promotion of health. Due to changes in food habits of most of the urban population, role of nutritionists and dieticians is becoming more important. They suggest corrective food habits considering various aspects of an individual such as age, work routine and sickness etc. and thereby improving their quality of life. They also educate their clients about preparation of food according to the principles of nutrition. They know about food production and processing, psychological factors influencing food choice, digestion and its effects on nutritional aspects.
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Once a B.Sc. in Nutrition & Dietetics is completed, students can pursue higher studies or can seek employment in the public as well as private sector. The well-designed curriculum provides access to a wide range of career opportunities, including:
Internship opportunities are provided in the following hospitals:
Begin health foods businesses, organic businesses, or dietary supplement businesses. Media & Communication: Keep writing for health magazines, blogs, or become a blogging nutritionist or wellness content writer. Advanced degree and specialty Pursue post-graduate degrees like M.Sc. in Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Food Science, or Dietetics, in an attempt to secure improved jobs.
Nutrition has an important role in one’s life. Without Nutrition one can’t thrive. Knowledge of correct nutrition is vital for prevention of malnutrition as well as chronic diseases. There is no denial that if health for all is to be a reality then we must focus on a sustainable solution and Nutrition offers us the same. Therefore, studying Nutrition and Dietetics & its impact on the health can equip our students with knowledge and understanding and they can use it as a tool for betterment of health of our people. Department of Nutrition and Dietetics provides good laboratory facilities with all the specified equipments & all the basic and advanced nutritional aids.
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