Diploma In Nutrition And Dietician
Diploma In Nutrition And Dietician
The 1-Year Diploma in Nutrition and Dietician offered by NITPS is a comprehensive, skill-oriented program designed for students and professionals who wish to build a strong foundation in nutrition science, diet planning, food safety, and therapeutic nutrition. This program focuses on practical knowledge, clinical understanding, and hands-on training to prepare learners for careers in healthcare, wellness, community nutrition, and diet consultancy.
The curriculum is divided into two semesters, covering essential theoretical concepts along with assignments, case studies, and practical exposure. Semester-Wise Curriculum 📘 Semester 1: Fundamentals of Nutrition & Dietetics 1. Basics of Human Nutrition Introduction to nutrients Macronutrients and micronutrients Functions, sources & daily requirements 2. Human Anatomy & Physiology Digestive, circulatory & endocrine systems Metabolism & nutrient absorption 3. Food Science & Food Chemistry Food composition Food groups & caloric values Food processing basics 4. Public Health & Community Nutrition Malnutrition Nutrition programs & policies Nutrition education in communities 5. Practical Training I Meal planning for different age groups Basic anthropometric measurements Food quality assessment 📙 Semester 2: Applied & Clinical Dietetics 1. Therapeutic Nutrition Diet for diabetes, hypertension, renal diseases Diet for gastrointestinal disorders Diet for cardiovascular health 2. Clinical Diet Planning & Assessment Case-based dietary management Diet charts & nutritional analysis Hospital dietetics 3. Sports & Fitness Nutrition Energy expenditure Diet for athletes & active individuals Supplements & performance nutrition 4. Food Safety, Hygiene & Preservation HACCP, food standards & laws Kitchen hygiene & sanitation Food spoilage & preservation techniques 5. Practical Training II & Internship Clinical diet counselling Real-life case studies Hands-on diet planning sessions