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The M.Sc. in Food Nutrition and Dietetics is a 2-year postgraduate programme that focuses on the fundamental and advanced study of food and nutrition. This programme provides a comprehensive understanding of the connection between food and human health. Food Nutrition and Dietetics is an interdisciplinary field with high demand for its various applications in research and development. Pursuing a degree in food and nutrition opens up opportunities for further studies, such as M.Phil and PhD, which increase job prospects. Additionally, a postgraduate degree in food and nutrition can enhance career opportunities in research-based jobs in fields such as education and human health, among others.
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Understanding the regulation utilization of the macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins and lipids) within the body. The topics will include Macronutrient digestion, absorption, and transport, and the integrated nature of physiological and biochemical aspects of metabolism in health and disease will be stressed. Moreover requirements and dietary guidelines (International & National) and deficiency diseases/disorders for all the macronutrients will also be covered in this course
Human Physiology is a single-semester, 3-credit-hour course designed to provide students with an understanding of the function, regulation and integration of human body organ systems. Emphasis is placed on homeostatic maintenance in health as well as in some disease processes
Course covered topics which include the structure and function of important biomolecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins and nucleic acids; enzyme kinetics and the use of cofactors & coenzymes; and metabolic pathways including glycolysis, TCA, electron-transport system, fatty acid and amino acid pathways.
This course includes detailed study of five food groups and their the basic chemistry and detailed nutritive values of these components. The subject deals in depth with the relationship between the chemical structure of the components and the reactions and function of the components in food.
This course introduces students to the essential concepts and techniques of statistics, equipping them with the fundamental skills necessary for data analysis and interpretation. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and practical application, students will gain the ability to collect, analyze, and draw meaningful conclusions from data.
This course will help the students study and apply the knowledge of how to prepare a review of literature of a research topic.
This course will explore the dynamic factors affecting the health and wellbeing of young people around the world, and how important it is for individuals, communities, and nations that we improve the health and life chances of this important population group. This course will adopt a life-course framework to take a holistic view of youth health and wellbeing. Will explore changing patterns of adolescent health and development, including why adolescence is starting earlier and ending later; how puberty and adolescent brain development may shape future health; and how what happens in adolescence can affect the start to life for the next generation. Will also look at the major health and social issues affecting young people and ways of addressing these through policy, practice, and programming.
The Co-Curricular Activity program provides students with enriching experiences beyond the academic curriculum. It encompasses a wide range of activities such as sports, arts, debate, community service, and leadership programs. Through participation, students engage in interactive learning, enhancing their teamwork, creativity, and leadership skills in a non-classroom setting. The program aims to foster holistic development, encouraging students to explore their interests and talents outside of formal academics.
This course will help review the importance of nutrients and their major metabolic uses and, also study the requirements and importance of different macro and micronutrients in different stages of life.
This course introduces the students to the basics of human physiology and understands how the various physiological function of different parts of the body and their metabolism..
This course will help to understand the different biochemical metabolism reactions of the body. .
This course will help the students study different food group and their components and study the physical and chemical properties of food. Develop knowledge of advance food science and function of different kinds of foods.
This course will help the students understand the concept of writing research articles and reviews.
MOOCS is provided through the Coursera Platform, which is an online course where students are allowed to take courses.
The Fundamentals of Statistics course is designed to provide both theoretical and practical knowledge. The syllabus covers topics such as distribution theory, measure theory and probability, matrix algebra and numerical analysis, computer programming, inference, linear models and regression analysis, and sample surveys.
The purpose of this course is to develop analytical skill among the students and enhance their proficiency in the English language use.
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The key topics that are covered in the course food microbiology is food safety focuses on the disease-causing microorganism and their toxins which may contaminate the food as well as possible role of microorganisms to ensure the public safety.The course also covers principles of Food Preservation, Foods and Enzymes Produced by Microorganisms, Food Sanitation, control and Inspection.
Understanding the regulation utilization of the micronutrients (mineral and vitamins) within the body. The topics will include Micronutrient digestion, absorption, and transport, and the integrated nature of physiological and biochemical aspects of metabolism in health and disease will be stressed. Moreover requirements and dietary guidelines (International & National) and deficiency diseases/disorders for all the macronutrients will also be covered in this course.
The course will includes topics such as Biochemistry behind chromosomal disorders, Free radicals and reactive oxygen, Free radicals and reactive oxygen and Biochemical aspects of some vital components. Laboratory work includes biochemical laboratory techniques such as application of specific topics described above, and analysis of data from laboratory experiments.
The course provides key knowledge about nutrition throughout the life cycle; assessment of nutritional status and nutrition education & health promotion. The course also include topics like Nutrition and national development, national nutritional policy.
This course offers an overview of research methodology including basic concepts employed in quantitative and qualitative research methods. Includes computer applications for research.
The course includes how key nutrients (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water) affect health, disease, energy balance, and weight control.
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This course provides opportunity to develop competence in the scientific foundation of nutrition practice. It also deals with up-todateandrecentnutritionaltopics,metabolicprocesseswhichinvolveessentialdietarycomponents;methodsofevaluatingnutritionstatus
This course provides the students about the knowledge and techniques for an entrepreneurs and marketing skill
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The course will cover general concerns in research ethics as well as research ethics issues that may be specific to the candidate's own research. The general topics covered in the form of lectures are: Academic integrity including plagiarism, self-plagiarism. Research data and result bias, manipulation ,and fabrication.
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Thiscourseprovidesthestudentstostudytheroleoffoodandnutritioninthemanagement of various diseases and life cycle stages. Modifications of normal eating patterns using practice based evidence in nutrition will be utilized
The course covers the application of dietary modifications inthetreatment,managementandpreventionofdiseaseconditionsdiscussedinDietandDisease
The student will study about different aspect of Food Science and processing and the application of principles of food science in product development.
This course will explore the newest frontiers in nutrition and learn how to apply nutrition principles to their own food choices. Solidly based on science, this course will help you to understand how key nutrients(carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water)affect health, disease, energy balance, and weight control.
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