There are a few different routes to get into this field. The first route would be to pursue your HSC with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as your subjects. Follow this with a B. Sc. in Biological Science and then Post graduation in Food Science/ Applied Nutrition/ Food & Nutrition/ related course. The second route would be for you to complete your 10+2 in Home Science and Chemistry. Top this with a B. Sc. in Home Science and follow it with a M. Sc. in Home Science with specialization in Food Science/ Applied Nutrition/ Food & Nutrition. There are also a number of Diploma courses in Dietetics/ Food & Nutrition/ other related areas.

Hi there, you can start your career as a nutrition by first pursuing education in the related field. BSc Nutritions and Dietetics is a three year program that produces graduates with strong basic concepts of nutrition and diet planning which help in crafting skilful and hospitality industry ready nutrition experts for addressing the health challenges. Eligibility is Pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Biotechnology) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST. LPU offers B.sc In Nutrition and Dietetics which will help you in Constructing strong basic foundation in concepts of nutrition and diet plan, thus crafting skillful and be a notion ready nutritional experts for addressing the health challenges. If you have an inborn interest in cooking and exploring various cuisines from different countries, nutrition and dietetics is one subject which will help you explore how to design controlled diets. Based on the body mass index, you can design your own food charts that would summarise the quantity of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins which must be consumed everyday. Visits to Aanganwadis and NGOs creating awareness about nutrition among masses are an important part of the curriculum. Regular interactive sessions with academicians and chief dietitians to update knowledge on the latest technologies are part of this course at LPU. Students are exposed to Community to know about the extension education and community nutrition. Students are also engaged in hospital for internship as dietitian to learn about the patients counselling techniques and report analysis. The curriculum at LPU offers prime focus on fundamental and applied aspects of preparation and management of nutrition and diet plan for various age groups. Emphasis is given on case studies and inter-personal based teaching to develop skills in analytical thinking and reflective judgement by reading and discussing complex, real -life scenarios.

The maximum salary LPU student got 23 lpa and the average was 3.2 lpa. The companies where LPU students have been employed this year are Roots Analysis, Dr. Lal Path Labs, Nestle, Meditab, Zyla Health, Panacea Biotech, Pulsus Health, Practo, Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Zydus Cadila, Healthplix Technologies, Indegene Life Systems, Redcliffe Life Diagnostics, Sagacious Research, Serum Institute of India, Cactus Communications, Aakash Educational Services, PIMS, Titan Biotech, Allied analytics, Cognizant, Wipro, Hi Care, Lifecell, Databridge Services, Eclerx, Wisdom Global, TechSci Research, Dalmia Healthcare, Freyr Solutions, Meditab, Cryoviva Biotech, Poly Medicure Ltd., Nanoveda Solutions, etc.

B.Sc. In Nutrition and Dietetics which will you in Constructing strong basic foundation in concepts of nutrition and diet plan, thus crafting skillful and notion ready nutritional experts for addressing the health challenges. If you have an inborn interest in cooking and exploring various cuisines from different countries, nutrition and dietetics is one subject which will help you explore how to design controlled diets. Based on the body mass index, you can design your own food charts that would summarize the quantity of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins which must be consumed everyday. For a career, initially, this may be a low paying job. But once you have picked up and gained experience, there is a lot of scope and you may earn quite well and travel abroad as well. As a career, hotels, cruise lines, hospitals, nursing homes and government health departments recruit nutrition and dietetics professionals for a good salary. If you join a shipping company such as Shell, Maersk or their subsidiary companies that run tourist ships along with logistics and oil etc. , you would get the opportunity to travel to several countries situated along the shorelines. LPU gives you all the opportunities to excel in your course and be a perfectionist. I am not much aware about Nutrition and dietetics course, But my friend has done this course and she is currently placed in Nestle, through Campus placement. I will just write what she has shared with me. LPU offers B.sc In Nutrition and Dietetics which will help you in Constructing strong basic foundation in concepts of nutrition and diet plan, thus crafting skillful and be a notion ready nutritional experts for addressing the health challenges. If you have an inborn interest in cooking and exploring various cuisines from different countries, nutrition and dietetics is one subject which will help you explore how to design controlled diets. Based on the body mass index, you can design your own food charts that would summarize the quantity of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins which must be consumed everyday. LPU gives you all the opportunities to excel in your course and be a perfectionist.In addition to core curricula, course offers subjects like communication, analytical and soft skills to enhance personality and employability. Visits to Anganwadis and NGOs creating awareness about nutrition among masses are an important part of curriculum.Regular interactive sessions with academicians and chief dietitians to update knowledge on the latest technologies are part of this course at LPU. Candidate can also opt for a foreign degree through international collaborations (2 year in India and 2 years abroad or 2 year in India and 1 year abroad). Students are exposed to Community to know about the extension education and community nutrition. Students are also engaged in hospital for internship as dietitian to learn about the patients counseling techniques and report analysis. For a career, initially, you might face low paying job. But once you have picked up and gained experience, there is a lot of scope and you may earn quite well and travel abroad as a hospitals, nursing homes,career, hotels, cruise lines, and government health departments recruit nutrition and dietetics professionals at very good pay scale. The curriculum at LPU offers prime focus on fundamental and applied aspects of preparation and management of nutrition and diet plan for various age groups. Emphasis is given on case studies and inter-personal based teaching to develop skills in analytical thinking and reflective judgment by reading and discussing complex, real -life scenarios. I hope this helps you in getting a better picture about LPU.

Embarking on a career in nutrition starts with pursuing education in the field, and a suitable option is the three-year BSc Nutrition and Dietetics program. This course, offered by Lovely Professional University (LPU), equips graduates with a robust understanding of nutrition and diet planning, shaping them into skilled and industry-ready nutrition experts capable of addressing health challenges. Eligibility criteria include a pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Biotechnology) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST.

LPU's BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics provides a solid foundation in nutrition concepts and diet planning, enabling students to design controlled diets. The curriculum includes visits to Aanganwadis and NGOs for creating awareness about nutrition, interactive sessions with academicians and chief dietitians, and internships in hospitals to learn patients' counseling techniques and report analysis. The focus is on fundamental and applied aspects of nutrition and diet plan preparation for various age groups, incorporating case studies and interpersonal-based teaching for analytical thinking and reflective judgment.

LPU's students in this program have achieved notable success, with a maximum salary of 23 LPA and an average of 3.2 LPA. Employment opportunities for LPU graduates span various renowned companies, including Roots Analysis, Nestle, Dr. Lal Path Labs, Meditab, Zydus Cadila, Cognizant, Wipro, and many others, showcasing the program's industry relevance and successful outcomes.