Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics

Course Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics is designed to provide advanced knowledge in the science of nutrition, human metabolism, and diet planning across the life cycle. The program prepares learners to address nutritional challenges in both clinical and community settings, with a focus on preventing malnutrition, managing diet-related diseases, and promoting healthy eating behaviors.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand human nutritional needs across different age groups and physiological conditions.
  • Assess dietary intake and nutritional status using standard tools.
  • Plan and manage therapeutic diets for individuals with specific health conditions.
  • Promote nutrition education and community-based interventions.
  • Analyze public health nutrition trends and policy frameworks.
  • Integrate nutrition strategies into health and development programs.

Course Content:

  • Foundations of Human Nutrition
  • Macronutrients and micronutrients
  • Digestion, absorption, and metabolism
  • Clinical Nutrition and Diet Therapy
  • Public Health Nutrition
  • Malnutrition (under- and over-nutrition), micronutrient deficiencies
  • Community-based nutrition programs and policies
  • Food Science and Meal Planning
  • Food composition, safety, and preservation
  • Balanced meal planning and dietary guidelines
  • Nutrition Assessment and Counseling
  • Behavior change communication and counseling skills
  • Research Paper
  • Final Exams

PRICE:1,000 USD

For more information on the program,  

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