Food and Nutrition

With the fitness industry becoming a mainstay of the modern Indian metropolitan, there is growing need for professionals in the healthcare industry and its associated professions. One such profession that many health conscious Indians are seeking is the food and nutrition expert. Credit for its popularity in India goes to rising cases of health related ailments and increasing awareness of food, nutrition and diet among people. The courses in food and nutrition in India, educates the students about different aspects of the industry and how a proper diet can help people to live healthier lives. The minimum criterion to join these courses is 10th or 12th pass from any recognized board. There are plenty of job opportunities in the food & nutrition field in India, particularly in the fitness industry. Apart from this industry, food and nutrition experts can seek employment in the healthcare industry, hospitality industry, as well as various recreational clubs. They can also work as writers or editors in the numerous magazines having food and healthcare sections. There are many institutions offering food and nutrition courses at degree, diploma or certificate levels. Some of the institutes that offer these courses are:

• J.D. Birla Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal
• National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
• International Life Sciences Institute, New Delhi
• University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
• Dr. BR Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
• Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
• Kota Open University, Rajasthan
• U P Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad, Gujarat