Nutrition & Dietician

In contemporary times, there exists a heightened consciousness towards leading a healthy lifestyle. A growing number of individuals are embracing fitness programs as a means to achieve this goal. The attainment of weight loss or gain is predominantly contingent upon our dietary habits. A nutritionist or dietician is a qualified expert who can provide guidance to individuals in this regard. They offer counsel on the appropriate intake of vitamins, nutrients, calories, and fats. Additionally, they assist in remedying various deficiencies and illnesses by directing their patients towards a healthy and balanced diet, and by improving their eating habits.

The role of a nutritionist involves the planning and implementation of food service and nutritional programs aimed at promoting health and preventing disease. This includes overseeing the activities of departments providing quantity food services, as well as conducting nutritional research and providing individualized dietary care plans and nutritional counseling. Nutritionists also advise patients, individuals, and groups on nutritional principles, dietary plans, and food selection and preparation, while consulting with physicians and healthcare personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions. Additionally, nutritionists are responsible for managing quantity food service departments and coordinating diet counseling services, as well as making recommendations regarding public policy related to nutrition labeling, food fortification, and nutrition standards for school programs. They also monitor food service operations to ensure compliance with nutritional, safety, sanitation, and quality standards, and inspect meals served for adherence to prescribed diets and standards of palatability and appearance. Finally, nutritionists are expected to conduct and evaluate dietary, nutritional, and epidemiological research, and to communicate their findings through research reports and other publications.

There are three pathways to becoming a Dietician in India: Pathway 1 Students can pursue 12-Science, followed by completing a B.Sc in Nutrition & Dietetics. Afterward, they can further their studies with an M.Sc in Nutrition & Dietetics. Pathway 2 Students can pursue 12(Home Science), followed by completing a B.Sc in Home Science. They can then continue their education with an M.Sc in Home Science. Additionally, they have the option to pursue a PG Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics. Pathway 3 Students can pursue 12-Science, followed by completing a B.Sc in Nutrition and dietetics. They can then proceed to earn a PG Diploma in B.Sc in Nutrition and dietetics.

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The following are professional titles within the field of nutrition and dietetics: Clinical Dietician, Clinical Dietitian, Correctional Food Service Supervisor, Dietary Manager, Dietitian, Nutritionist, Outpatient Dietitian, Pediatric Clinical Dietician, Registered Dietician, and Registered Dietitian.

There is a significant demand for professionals in the field of Nutrition & Dietetics. The remuneration offered in this field is also quite substantial, particularly for those who are just starting out. The average salary for a fresher in this field is in excess of 5 Lacs. The fees for pursuing this course are moderate, with students typically needing to invest between 3 to 4 Lakhs.

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The following institutions are recommended for graduation studies: Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) in Coimbatore, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in Pantnagar, University of Calcutta in Kolkata, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences (SHUATS) in Allahabad, University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) in Dharwad, Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University (MJRP) in Jaipur, Khalsa College in Amritsar, Amity Institute of Organic Agriculture (AIOA) in Noida, and Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University (SDAU) in Palanpur.

For post-graduation studies, the following institutions are recommended: Central Food Technological Research Institute, Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in New Delhi, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) in Coimbatore, Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) in Hyderabad, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) in Ludhiana, Anand Agricultural University (AAU) in Anand, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in Pantnagar, University of Calcutta in Kolkata, Banasthali Vidyapith in Jaipur, and Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) in Kochi.