MA Food Nutrition

Master of Arts in Food Nutrition

MA Food Nutrition or Master of Arts in Food Nutrition is a Post-Graduate Food Technology course. The course in Food Nutrition covers subjects such as Product development, quality management as well as applied nutrition. It focuses on the interface between human nutrition and food science, an area of increasing importance to consumers, the government, and the food industry.

Master of Arts degree in Food Nutrition includes the nutritional significance of processed foods in the diet, the effects of nutrition labeling and nutrition claims, functional foods and catering technology, and nutritional quality. The duration of the Master of Arts course in Food Nutrition is two years and it opens many opportunities for them.

MA Food Nutrition Eligibility          

• Aspiring students must have passed their Bachelor of Arts or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
• The candidates should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks at their Bachelor's.

MA Food Nutrition Syllabus

Syllabus of Food Nutrition as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

MA Food Nutrition College

• Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar

MA Food Nutrition Course Suitability

• Candidates must have good analytical and problem-solving skills as well as an ability to interpret data critically.
• The course is suitable for those who want to develop an in-depth understanding of food science; food processing and composition in relation to nutritional quality and those who want to become teachers and lecturers also is a good match for it.
• They should be able to understand the practical side of food processing, product development, quality management, and applied nutrition in the food industry.
• They should be able to develop key analytical and professional skills, as well as management and marketing expertise.

How is the MA Food Nutrition Course Beneficial?

• The degree course is beneficial to equip students to fulfill the multifarious roles of Nutritionists / Dieticians / Scientists / Academicians for community and Public Nutrition.
• The course provides a good base for further studies such as a Ph.D.
• Candidates can find employment in hospitals, health, and recreation clubs, canteens, and nursing care facilities, teach the science of nutrition and dietetics in colleges and universities, catering departments of star hotels, research labs of food manufacturers, health departments of government, etc.
• They can also work as consultants or do private practice.

MA Food Nutrition Employment Areas

• Colleges & Universities
• FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) Companies: Hindustan Unilever Ltd / ITC Ltd / Nestle India Ltd / Britannia Industries Ltd / Godrej Consumer Products Ltd / Dabur India Ltd
• Hospitals / Private Clinics
• Sports Clubs

MA Food Nutrition Job Types

• Associate Professor
• Bio-Care Nutrition Specialist
• Dietician & Lifestyle Counsellor
• Food Marketing Manager
• Food Regulatory Affairs Associate / Food Scientist or Technologist
• Nutritionist / Dietician / Nutrition Specialist / Nutrition Advisor / Nutrition Sales Officer
• Program Officer

Advanced Course in MA Food Nutrition

• Ph.D. (Food Science and Nutrition)