Post Graduate Diploma in Holistic Nutrition & Clinical Dietetics
Programmes offered by Bombay College of Pharmacy in collaboration with LSI
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“Bombay College of Pharmacy
Government Aided Autonomous Institution
Approved by AICTE, PCI, and Affiliated with the University of Mumbai”
Post Graduate Diploma in Holistic Nutrition & Clinical 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.
Eligibility
Passed Graduation in any discipline. (Bachelor of Science with specialization in fields such as Foods, Nutrition & Dietetics, Home Science, Microbiology and related areas shall be preferred)
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