OVERVIEW
Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Some facts about human nutrition and dietetics:
- Human nutrition is the transformation of substances obtained from food into body tissues. It provides energy to the body and drives physical and mental activities.
- The study of nutrition is interdisciplinary. It includes subjects such as physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, psychology, and anthropology.
- Some facts about nutrition:
- To overcome the problems related to nutrition, nutritional diseases can be treated.
- Some nutrition-related goals:
- Promoting optimal health.
- Reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer.
- Preventing nutrition-related diseases like kwashiorkor and pellagra.
- For a healthy meal:
- Healthy food contains nutrients such as water, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals.
- Use healthy vegetable oils like olive, canola, soybean, sunflower, peanut, and mustard oils.
- Stay away from sweet feet.
- Consume milk and other milk products once or twice a day.
- Eat a balanced breakfast every day.
Information about careers related to nutrition and dietetics:
- Nutritionists provide information to people about food and healthy diet. They work in public health, health policy, education, research, and private sectors.
- To become a nutritionist, one can pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nutrition. Additionally, a concentration in nutrition can also be taken in the Master’s degree in Public Health.
- Nutritionists can help the public or athletes with their diet and eating habits.
- Nutrition counseling helps people make informed choices about what they eat. It can also be used to treat problems like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and digestive disorders.
- Jobs in nutrition and dietetics related fields can include work in areas such as manufacturing, retail, marketing, consumer research, food safety, and policy development.
- As experienced candidates get more responsibilities, they can earn a good income in this field.
Course | Duration | Eligibility |
Certificate Course | 2 Semesters | High School from recognized board |
Diploma | 4 Semesters | 10+2 (Science) or equivalent |