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 :

• Understand the inter-relationship between Food, Nutrition and Health
• Lay the foundation of biological chemistry.
• Know nutritional aspects of foods and their functions.
• Understand the importance and role of macronutrients in health
• 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 :

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