Certificate Course in Nutrition and Dietetics

The Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics by VLCC Institute is an add-on course that blends in the essentials of nutrition and dietetics for a successfully functional professional career. The course is formulated to enhance the student's performance and improve their knowledge in nutrition and dietetics.

  • Duration: 6 Months
  • Minimum Qualification: • Graduation
  • Course Contents: • Comprehensive modules • Personalized learning approach • Classroom teaching + practicals • Theory assessment • Free of cost courseware included • Various Case Studies & Risk management • Placement support • VLCC Certification
  • Career opportunities: Nutrition Advisor in Gyms/ Hospitals/Slimming Centres/ Hotels etc.

Module I – Introduction to Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science

  • Foods, Nutrition and Health
  • Nutrients in Foods
  • Energy Balance
  • Food & Food Groups
  • Introduction to the Food Exchange List
  • Meal planning
  • Cooking & Cooking Methods
  • Methods of Improving Nutritional Quality of Food
  • Food Adulteration

Module II – Clinical Nutrition

  • Nutrition in the Lifecycle
  • Pregnancy
  • Lactation
  • Infancy
  • Childhood
  • Adolescence
  • Old Age
  • Therapeutic Modification of Normal Diet
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