Nutrition & Dietetics

Nutrition & Dietetics is the science of management of nutrition and food for the promotion of health among people by instilling healthy eating habits. Dieticians or nutritionists help to promote good health through corrective eating habits, thus improving the quality of life.

Direction

Stream Graduation After Graduation After Post Graduation
Path 1
 Clear Class XII in Science Stream (H.Sc./ biology is recommended) Pursue B.Sc. Nutrition and dietetics for 3 years Pursue M.Sc. Nutrition and dietetics for 2 years -
Path 2
 Clear Class XII in Science Stream (H.Sc./ biology is recommended) Pursue B.Sc. Home Science for 3 years Pursue M.Sc. Home Science for 2 years Pursue Post-graduate Diploma in Nutrition and dietetics
Path 3
 Clear Class XII in Science Stream (H.Sc./ biology is recommended) Pursue B.Sc. Nutrition and dietetics for 3 years Pursue Post-graduate Diploma in Nutrition and dietetics -

Personality Traits

  1. Interest in food & food preparation
  2. Good Communication skills
  3. Good Writing Skills
  4. Patience
  5. Genuine concern for fellow beings
  6. Planning & administrative skills
  7. Fit & healthy

Job Prospects

  1. Hospitals
  2. Health & recreation clubs
  3. Canteens
  4. Nursing care facilities
  5. Colleges/ Universities
  6. Catering Departments of star hotels
  7. Research labs of food manufacturers
  8. Health Departments
  9. Private practice
  10. Government

Prominent Colleges

  • Institute
  • Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, New Delhi
  • Institute of Home Economics, University of Delhi, New Delhi
  • Women’s Christian College, University of Madras, Chennai
  • SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai
  • National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad
  • JD Birla Institute, Kolkata
  • All India Institute of Hygiene & Public Health, Kolkata
  • College of Home science, Nirmala Niketan, University of Mumbai, Mumbai