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Diploma in Dietetics & Applied Nutrition

Diploma in Dietetics & Applied Nutrition is a Diploma course. This course enables students to appreciate the significance of nutrition, balanced diets and healthy eating habits.

1 Year📋 Full Time10+2 / Equivalent
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Program Overview

Diploma in Dietetics & Applied Nutrition is a Diploma course. This course enables students to appreciate the significance of nutrition, balanced diets and healthy eating habits. The topics covered include human nutrition, food science, balanced diet, therapeutic nutrition, food hygiene and others. The students get to know the value of proper nutrition in maintaining good health, preventing diseases and aiding the healing process of the patients. The course combines classroom teaching with practicals, case studies and diet planning.

MIU focuses on improving the skills of communication, counseling and problem-solving that are essential for healthcare professionals. The experienced faculty at MIU provides quality education in conducive learning environments. After completing the programme, students can work in hospitals, clinics, fitness centres, wellness organisations, food industries and community health programmes. 

Learning Objectives

  • Learning Human Nutrition: This provides knowledge about nutrition, balanced diet, and healthy eating habits.
  • Learning Diet Planning: This teaches the students about creating balanced diet plans for different age groups.
  • Development of Counselling Skills: To develop skills of communication and counselling so that people may lead a healthy lifestyle.
  • Practical Training: This provides practical training through practicals and case studies of nutrition.
  • Learning Food Safety: This assists in learning about food safety, food quality, and food hygiene practices.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Students having class 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. 
  • Students from science  stream can apply. 
  • Students must meet the minimum mark criteria which is 50%. 

Why Choose MIU for Diploma in Dietetics & Applied Nutrition?

  • Quality Education: MIU provides a well-designed curriculum that integrates nutritional education with practical lessons.
  • Qualified Faculties: Students get the benefit of education from faculties that provide both theoretical and practical knowledge.
  • Practical Lessons: Practical lessons, case studies, assignments and diet planning are part of the program.
  • Modern Educational Facilities: Well-equipped labs, libraries, and educational facilities are provided to students. 
  • Skill Development: Communication, counseling, analytical and diet planning skills are enhanced through this course.

Career Prospects

Diet Assistant These people help in the preparation of diet plans and assist dietitians working in hospitals and clinics.
Nutrition Assistant Assist in nutrition programmes run in health care facilities, schools and communities.
Health and Wellness Advisor These are the people who advise people about healthy eating and living practices.
Fitness Nutrition Assistant Help out in providing basic nutrition advice for gyms, fitness centers and wellness clinics.
Food Quality Assistant These are the people who work in food manufacturing industries.