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The requirement of nutrition counsellor came into lime light when huge inclination of
urban population towards junk food started depriving promotion of health. Perhaps, an
alarming situation leading morbidity. Many Health Organizations thus started emphasizing
on health counseling while encouraging mass participation in healthy activities. Nowadays,
campaigns are also being conducted to spread awareness about health and nutritive
requirements based on dierent factors. Nutritionist/Dietitian are signicantly concerned
with this segment.
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Rise in the demand for human nutritional care has expanded career prospect for
experienced nutritionist. The role of such professionals in health care is momentous.
Aspirants seeking career in health care sector can work as nutrition consultant with
relevant education in requisite eld. They can expect working for nursing homes, schools,
community health care centers, health care agencies, at initial stage. Moreover, with more
expertise in dietetic, jobs avenue in dietetic department, food manufacturing settings,
major health care agencies, brand promotion companies are further available.
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In health care settings like hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers and health care
centers, nutritional counselors are expected to train program sta as well. This may include
training co-workers about nutritional needs, recommendations, food restrictions, technical
assistance, reviewing services, and encouraging participation of the people in nutrition
education. Expanded job description performed by experienced and skilled nutritionist may
include supervision of diet modications to treat and prevent illness, conducting research
in vital areas of practice including management, community, and clinical.
Job Duties
Nutritionist may also assist cooks in health care settings to recommend substitute food
with equivalent nutritional value that are age-appropriate for patients. Prospective
nutritionist may also submit health activities report to concern department. Increasing
number of experience further enable nutritionist to prepare budget cyclic large- scale
menus, adapt multidisciplinary healthcare approach to enforce safety and sanitary
regulations and participate in management tasks.
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Courses in food service management, public relation, institution management further allow
aspirants to adapt multidisciplinary skills. Prospective candidates can pursue certicate
nutritionist programs if have prior clinical experience in supervision. Internship in the eld
of nutritional science prepare aspirants about fundamental factors of nutrition. To get
admitted in professional courses aspirants require fullling eligibility criteria to gain
expertise and complete educational requirements to work as dietitian or nutritionist.
Reputed institutions such as The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University and The
National Institute of Nutrition oers extensive nutrition training courses and Ph.D.
programs in the similar eld. Nutritionist courses covers range of subjects including
catering technology, microbiology, biochemistry, hotel management, therapeutic
nutritional care, research methods etc. however, the eligibility criteria may dier to pursue
such courses.
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Jobs in India
The demand for nutritionists in sports and health clubs has also increased at tremendous
extend. The rising participation of youth in sports and athletes has opened gateway for
nutritionist to conduct health programs. Nutritionists work with catering department and
assist chef or head of the catering department in delivering quality and nutritive food. Apart
from this, Research dietician with years of experience can work along with private or public
research institutes, food product manufacturing companies. Research dietitians with high
degree or doctorate level programs can teach in dietetic colleges and university in India.
Nowadays, mass media also telecast several health living programs. Nutritionists can nd
openings in news channels where their job prole is associated with disseminating vital
information to the masses on nutritional care and answering live viewers. Specialized in
dietetics, aspirants can work at clinical settings, slimming centers, or can be self-
employed. Prospective candidates specialized in management can become community
dietitians or food service system supervisor. Moreover, with increasing expertise and
knowledge, nutritionists can work as directors, senior assistants, senior supervisor in food
manufacturing companies or other health care settings.
Salary in India
With increased job possibilities in food technology, nutrition professionals can expect
increment in wages with good education, skills and experience. On an average a fresher
nutritionist salary in India can start from Rs. 9000 to Rs. 15000 per month. Job seekers with
experience and expertise in handling expanded job duties can avail stability and job security
along with increment in nutritionist salary that goes from Rs 25000 to Rs 45000 monthly.
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Nutritional counselor salary vary depending on factors like job seekers interest in working
full time or part time. Area of work such as technical, counseling, administration etc and
agencies such as food manufacturers, research institutes, government or private hospitals,
health care centers, academic institutions etc also plays vital role in deciding nutritionist
salary. However, top positions may be awarded with Rs 50000 to Rs 90000 or more with
attractive perks. Nutritionist salary is exible for appropriate candidates and strongly vary
on location, qualications, position, experience factors.
Courses in nutrition and dietetics in India are becoming increasingly popular these days. To
take admission in nutrition courses qualifying common entrance examination is
mandatory. Here is the list of colleges or institutions conducting entrance examinations to
oer online dietician courses in India or regular dietician degree to eligible candidates.
Given below is the list of top Colleges of Nutrition Courses in India with courses that are
popular for conducting quality education in nutrition and health care segment.
Lady Irwin College, New Delhi, Delhi NCR oers Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics &
Public Health Nutrition
Amity University Haryana, Gurgaon oers Master of Science in Dietetics & Nutrition
Achariya Arts and Science College, Pondicherry oers Bachelor of Science in Clinical
Nutrition & Dietetics
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Guntur, Andhra Pradesh oers Master of Science (Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics)
Annai Veilankannis Group of Educational institution, Chennai , Tamil Nadu oers Bachelor
of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics
Sheth P.T. Mahila college of Arts and Home Science Surat, Gujarat, conduct Diploma in
Dietetics
School of Allied Sciences & Creative Arts, Sharda University, Greater Noida, conduct
Diploma in Dietetics & Public Health Nutrition (DDPHN)
School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University Noida, conduct Diploma in Dietetics &
Public Health Nutrition (DDPHN),
Public Health Foundation of New Delhi, Delhi NCR oers Post Graduate Diploma Public
Health Nutrition
Institute of Home Economics oers Diploma in Dietetics & Public Health Nutrition
(DDPHN)
S.N.D.T College of Home Science Pune, Maharashtra oers Post Graduate Diploma Courses
in Dietetics
Faculty of Family and Community Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao UYniversity of Baroda
Vadodara, Gujarat oers Doctor of Philosophy (Food & Nutrition)
College of Health Care & Philanthropy oers Diploma in Dietetics & Nutrition Technology
Tamil Nadu, oers Master of Science (Nutrition Food Service Management & Dietetics)
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Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh
Agricultural University, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh oers Doctor of Philosophy (Food &
Nutrition)
Department of Home Science, Sardar Patel University Gujarat oers Post Graduate Diploma
in Nutrigenomics
Department of Home Science, University of Calcutta, West Bengal Oers Bachelor of Science
in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana , Punjab conduct Post
Graduate Diploma Courses in Nutrition & Dietetics
Devi Ahilya Nursing College and Associated Hospital, Indore, Madhya Pradesh conduct
Bachelor of Science in Food & Nutrition
Dhanbagiyam Krishnaswamy Mudaliar College for Women, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, oers
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nutrition
Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, E.M. Gopalakrishna Kone Yadava Womens College
Madurai, Tamil Nadu oers Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics with Information
Technology
Bright International Education Trust Bangalore, Karnataka oers Bachelor of Science (Yoga
& Naturopathy)
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Department of Food Science, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu oers Doctor of
Philosophy (Food & Nutrition)
Department of Home Science, IIS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan oers Certicate in Clinical
Nutrition and Dietetics
Department of Home Science, Sambalpur University, oers Post Graduate Diploma Courses
in Nutrition & Dietetics
Department of Home Science, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati, Maharashtra
oers Doctor of Philosophy in Food and Nutrition
C.S.I. Ewart Womens Christian College, Kancheepuram , Tamil Nadu oers Bachelor of
Science in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Department of Adult and Continuing Education, University of Madras Chennai, Tamil Nadu,
Certicate in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Maharashtra oers Certicate Course in Dietetics
Basavaprabhu Kore Arts, Science and Commerce College, Belgaum, Karnataka oers
Certicate in Food & Nutrition
Chinmaya Degree College, BHEL, Haridwar oers Bachelor of Science (Yoga & Naturopathy)
Arts, Science & Commerce College, Kinhavali Thane, Maharashtra conduct Certicate course
in Food Nutrition & Health
College of Home Science, Bikaner, Rajasthan, oers Doctor of Philosophy (Food &
Nutrition)
Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology Pant Nagar, Uttarakhand /
Uttaranchal conduct oers Doctor of Philosophy (Human Nutrition)
College of Home Science, Maharashtra conduct Post graduate diploma in Dietetics and
Applied Nutrition
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University of Home Economics Delhi University oers Diploma in Dietetics and Public
Health Nutrition
Sri Padmavati Mahila Vishwavidyalayam, Tirupati (A.P.) oers B.Sc. Home Science and
Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
University of Bombay, Mumbai oers B.Sc Home Science and Diploma in Nutrition and
Dietetics
Bangalore University, Central College Campus, Banglore, oers Diploma Course in Applied
Nutrition & Dietetics
Indira Gandhi National Open University oers B.Sc. in Home Science or Food and Nutrition/
or Dietetics and Food Service Management and M.Sc. in Dietetics and Food Service
Management
Utkal University, Bhubaneswar oers B.Sc. in Home Science or Foods and Nutrition, PG
Diploma in Dietetics and Nutrition Management
Madhya Pradesh Bhoj (Open) University, Bhopal oers B.Sc. in Home Science or Food and
PG Diploma in Dietetics and Therapeutic Nutrition.
18 comments
Divya
July 21, 2016 at 12:44 pm
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Deepika
July 25, 2016 at 6:10 pm
Hi there,
I just wanted an information regarding either of the courses diploma in nutrition and
dietetics & MSC in food and nutrition, but through distance education and if possible
around Chandigarh only.
Nitin
August 30, 2016 at 8:24 am
Hi Deepika,
I am looking for same, if you nd something on this, please don;t miss to post this on
this forum.
thanks,
Nitin
Richa Sharma
July 28, 2016 at 4:49 pm
I want to become a nutritionist and dietitian after 12th. Please recommend me good
courses, degree or diploma in Mumbai or Delhi city. Any advice would be really helpful for
me.
Dagem Ayele
July 29, 2016 at 4:05 pm
Dear sir/madam
Kindly I would like to study PhD (doctor of philosophy) in Human Nutrition and Dietitics in
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India. Would you please tell me Indian institute/university which may provide the above
program together.if possible in Delhi or Mumbai or other main cities of India.
With regards.
akansha
July 31, 2016 at 5:03 am
Abhilasha bhargav
August 2, 2016 at 1:04 am
Hello Sir! I have done my graduation in commerce. So how can i apply for the nutritionist
course?
Rohini
August 7, 2016 at 4:58 pm
Hi Sir,
I have done graduation in humanities and then PDHRM. Can I apply for post graduation in
nutrition and dietitics courses?
Kaniksha
August 19, 2016 at 11:52 am
Can anyone tell me what I have to do for becoming a nutritionist? Like best courses, best
colleges in Haryana for this?
ashwini kolpek
August 22, 2016 at 4:26 am
I have done my post graduation in commerce. I want to know that can I do nutritionist
course or diploma or is there any small courses available. I want to do it for my self
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awareness.
Nitin
August 30, 2016 at 8:29 am
Hi Aswini,
You can do it, however some colleges have condition of Chemistry subject in +2, anyways
you need to check the college which do not ask for this condition. Article talks many
colleges which provide certicate and diploma courses. Best of Luck,
Cheers,
Nitin
Rekha Parihar
August 23, 2016 at 6:02 am
Can anyone help me nd the best nutritionist course in Mumbai. Id be really thankful to all
your suggestions.
Nitin
August 30, 2016 at 8:30 am
Hi Rekha,
Mumbai university provide this. did you check the courses provided by them?
Thanks,
Nitin
Lydia sabbithi
August 25, 2016 at 1:22 pm
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Good evening, i completed my M.Sc in food, nutrition and clinical dietetic. Im planning to
do Phd in clinical dietetics in AP, would you like to please suggest me.
Nitin
August 30, 2016 at 8:27 am
Hi Indiabodhi Team,
Thanks for this wonderful article. I nd it best among all articles on this topic. I have
explored all colleges you mention for distance learning. and still did not nd answer to my
question best college to do distance Graduation course in nutrition in North India.
Anyways please update your article if you have more information about colleges.
Thanks,
Nitin
nidhi dwivedi
September 11, 2016 at 5:53 am
Dear sir, I have done BSc in home science and Msc in food and nutrition science, but i want
to do clinical dietician course. Please suggest me for my career.
shreya
September 11, 2016 at 6:19 pm
please suggest me a decent rated dietitian course and collage in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
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