Post Graduate Diploma in Integrative Nutrition & Dietetics
Programmes offered by Nagindas Khandwala College in collaboration with LSI
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Post Graduate Diploma in Integrative Nutrition & Dietetics
Programme Description
This programme aims to equip the food and nutrition professionals with the in-depth knowledge and skills in nutrition research methods, nutrition analysis, community nutrition & communication, as well as food labelling and requirements. The skills and attributes will allow them to contribute effectively in nutrition research & food product development, applied nutrition & food marketing in food science, and public health promotion. This programme also provides an understanding of how to educate a community about the importance of nutrition, as well as the ever-changing relationship between nutrition and societal factors.
Nutrition and Dietetics is an upcoming field of healthcare. This field of study is not only to understand the need for good food habits but also to impart guidance to instill a healthy lifestyle in an individual’s life. Due to the growing public interest, dietetics professionals are likely to grow their employment prospects in the coming years. These professionals design dietary treatments for diseased individuals as well as for people who would like to conduct healthy lifestyles. Â
LSI (Lifeness Science Institute) has developed a comprehensive Nutrition and Dietetics programme. The post-graduate diploma in nutrition and dietetics programme is structured in such a way that it provides thorough knowledge of the subject to help you analyze the accurate body of requirements and become an expert in the skills in Nutraceuticals. These health supplements and nutraceuticals are the soul to build the perfect diet schedule so that excellent diet therapy can be provided.Â
Eligibility
Passed Graduation in Bachelor of Science with specialization in Food, Nutrition & Dietetics/ Bachelor of Home Science with Food Nutrition & Dietetics / B.Sc. with Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Life Science / Microbiology / B.Sc. with any other Biological Science.
Duration
1 Year
Learning & Teaching
Our well-rounded curriculum provides an in-depth understanding of nutritional concepts, analytical and problem-solving skills and apply what they have learnt to individual patients and their specific needs.
Programme Highlights
Macronutrient Metabolism
- Anabolism and catabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
- Regulation of enzymes and enzyme activity
- Production, functioning and imbalances of hormones and role of High energy compounds.
2A: Micronutrients 2B: Principles of Nutritional assessment
- Functions, deficiency, toxicity of vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
- Human body composition and maintenance of fluid electrolyte balance.
- Growth monitoring and evaluation with anthropometric measurements and growth charts
- Body composition assessment and biochemical indicators of nutrient deficiencies
- Assessment of health through clinical sign and symptoms, and dietary nutrient analysis
Lifecycle Nutrition
- Dealing with nutrition concerns and health problems during preconception
- Nutrition requirement, physiological changes, role of hormones and health concerns during pregnancy and lactation
- Growth, development and assessment of growth during infancy and childhood.
- Addressing nutritional concerns and complementary feeding in children
- Physiological changes, nutrition requirement, health concerns and eating disorders during adolescence
- Nutritional concerns and assessment of health status in the adult and geriatric population.
Nutrition for weight management & Diabetes
- Understanding eating disorders and management of weight loss
- Composition of body weight, causes, complications and management of obesity
- Nutritional implications and management of bariatric surgery
- Pathophysiology, complications and management of type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes.
Pillars of holistic health
- Effect of sleep deprivation and sleep on various systems of the body and management techniques
- Types and benefits of exercise in physical and mental health
- Impact of hydration and exercise on functioning and regulation of the human body.
Meal planning (P)
- Preparation and standardisation of raw ingredients and cooked recipes
- Developing exchange list and understanding the steps involved in planning diet
- Planning diet for various stages across the human life cycle
Diet therapy and case studies -1
- Planning therapeutic diets and cooking meals for underweight and overweight cases
- Planning therapeutic diets and cooking meals for type 1 diabetes and GDM.
Nutrition for Gastrointestinal and Neurological diseases
- Pathophysiology of upper gastrointestinal diseases and understanding complications and nutritional management
- Exploring diversity in gut microbiota and understanding the link between gut and diseases
- Etiology and pathophysiology of lower gastrointestinal tract and understanding the complications and medical nutrition therapy for managing the symptoms
- Managing complications of liver and gallbladder diseases through medical nutrition therapy
- Pathophysiology, lifestyle and nutritional management of neurological diseases
Cardiorespiratory and Renal nutrition
- Pathophysiology and nutritional management of hypertension, dyslipidemia and cardiovascular diseases
- Clinical manifestation and nutritional management of diseases of the respiratory system
- Pathophysiology and nutritional management of dialysis, kidney transplant and other acute and chronic renal diseases
Critical care Nutrition
- Implications and complications of enteral and parenteral nutrition
- Types, composition and route of administering feeds and formula
- Carcinogenesis, types, complications and management of cancer
- Physiological responses and metabolic changes in surgery, burn and trauma, focusing on its care and dietary management
Nutrition Care Process & Nutritional counselling
- Understanding the role of a dietician and domain of nutritional care process
- Steps involved in Nutritional assessment, diagnosis, intervention and monitoring with emphasis on documentation
- Nutritional counselling and importance of the nutritional counselling process and communication
Diet therapy and case studies -2 (P)
- Planning therapeutic diets and cooking meals for gastrointestinal and cardiorespiratory diseases
- Planning therapeutic diets and cooking meals for renal, cancer and critical care patients
Fundamentals of Clinical Research (T)
- Understanding objectives of clinical research and steps involved in research process
- Types of research design and sampling techniques
- Primary and secondary methods and tools of data collection in nutrition
Employability & Careers
Our students have many career options after completing the programme; right from launching their own practices to working with experts and many more. Some of the areas where one could get employed are:
Dietitians (Private Consultant / Hospitals)
Nutrition Content Writer (Newspaper / Magazines, etc)
Nutritionists (NGO’s / Food / Hospitality Industry)
Entrepreneur
FAQs
How to go ahead in Dietetics and Nutrition: UG, PG, diploma courses and job prospects?
To avoid visits to the doctor’s clinic every now and then, one needs to start healthy eating as lifestyle diseases and eating disorders. This is where dietitians and nutritionists come into play. By resorting to food science, you can help patients get back to total health by pursuing a career in Dietetics and Nutrition.
To study Dietetics and Nutrition, you need to score at least 50% in your class 12th board exams with Physics, Chemistry, English and Biology as your subject to qualify for a B.Sc. (Hons.) course if you want to pursue your career directly in Dietetics and Nutrition. Further on, you can opt for pg diploma courses in nutrition and dietetics post your graduation in Bachelor of Science in food, nutrition and dietetics or Bachelor in Home Science with food nutrition and dietetics or B.Sc. (Hons.) with Biochemistry/Biotechnology /Life science/ Microbiology or B.Sc. (Hons.) with any other biological science.
There are multiple career opportunities for Nutritionists and Dietetics. They work with the government’s health department, hospitals, schools, colleges, factories and office cafeterias to plan nutritional regimens. They can also be hired for athletes’ camps and sports hostels. Teaching the science of nutrition and dietetics in universities and colleges is also a good option which is available for Nutritionists and Dietitians. Apart from this, they can also open their private consulting firm and become a private practitioner.
Is Nutrition and Dietetics a good career option?
Do people grapple with questions like whether becoming a Nutritionist or a Dietician is a reliable career option? After completing a pg diploma in nutrition and dietetics, these professionals help people imbibe healthy eating habits and seek the right nutritional content. This profession is a unique blend between ethical attitude and professional assistance, which helps people become aware of health and fitness daily due to the professionals who have pursued a post-graduate diploma in nutrition & dietetics or M.Sc. in nutrition and dietetics.
What is the difference between Nutritionists and Dieticians?
Dieticians and Nutritionists study food, diet and nutrition, but their job roles are different. The education and professional training received by Dieticians and Nutritionists are distinctive due to the type of education. Nutritionists have other areas to focus on than dieticians; they can pursue advanced qualifications for specialized health areas like digestive disorders, sports nutrition, etc. Another slight difference in the job role is that after completing a pg diploma in nutrition and dietetics, a Dietician helps an individual improve their health correctly. In contrast, a Nutritionist helps prevent diseases and lifestyle ailments linked to nutrient deficiencies.