Diploma in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition

Diploma in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition is a Diploma level Nutrition and Dietetics course. It is a program with a combined integrative and preventative educational approach to health, nutrition and disease. This program covers the core subjects in nutrition & dietetics such as fundamentals of nutrition/sports nutrition/food microbiology/weight management/nutrition support/measuring nutrition/food poisoning/nutrition during special situations etc. Students are taught to identify imbalances that may be contributing to a diseased state and the overall etiology rather than diagnosing and treating individual symptoms

Diploma in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition Eligibility 

• 10+2 or its equivalent

Diploma in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition Syllabus

Syllabus of Dietetics and Applied Nutrition as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Diploma in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition Colleges

• St. Joseph's College for Women - Autonomous, Vishakhapatnam
• Bangalore University, Bangalore
• Tantia University, Ganganagar
• J.D. Birla Institute, Kolkata

Diploma in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition Course Suitability

• Course is suitable for those who want to know about the skill sets in nutritional matters and food habits, training in health care units such as hospitals, clinical and community nutrition in close proximity of doctors, dieticians and clinicians.
• Candidates who have alertness of mind, team spirit, tact, compassion also are good match for it.

How is Diploma in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition Course Beneficial?

• Course gives good basis for further higher studies and research in this field such as M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D.
• They can go for job in private sector clinics and hospitals and they also have self-employment.
• Other areas where they can be employed are private sector organizations such as leisure cruise companies and private nursing homes.
• They can also become psychiatric nurse in which they have to work with patients suffering from emotional and psychological distress.

Diploma in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition Employment Areas

• Hospitals & Nursing Homes
• Corporate Houses
• Slimming Centers
• Gyms
• Hotels
• Colleges & Universities
• Medical Writings

Diploma in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition Job Types

• Consultant
• Therapeutic Dietitian
• Food Show Host
• Sports Nutritionist
• Nutrition Trainer
• Administrative Nutritionists
• Public Health/Community Dietitian
• Area Business Manager
• Nutrition Advisor
• Medical Representative
• Nutritional Sales Executive