Dietetics

Bachelor of Science In Nutrition and Dietetics is a UG full-time course in nutrition and dietetics. The duration of the course is three years. It is generally taken up by bioscience students. It covers topics in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics Science and teaches its students how to prepare a proper diet for people, food management, components of a balanced diet, eating habits, and Lifestyle management, among others. After completing this course, a candidate can go on to an M.Sc. (Master of Science) degree in nutrition and dietetics. If a student does not want to go for further studies he can take up jobs for the position of nutritionist or dietitian. The average annual fee for completing this course ranges from INR 50,000 to INR 2,50,000 LPA. The yearly Annual fees range from as minimum as INR 10,000 to as high as INR 1,00,000. The average salary earned by students after passing Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics courses ranges up to INR 5,00,000 PA. Employment Areas for nutrition and dietetics:
1- Hospitals
2- Nursing Home Facilities.
3- Catering Departments (Starred Hotels).
4- Health Departments (Government).
5- Restaurants, and many more. Job profile for nutrition and dietetics:
1- Nutritionists.
2- Dietitians.
3- Food Quality Managers.
4- Clinical Dieticians.
5- Nutrition specialists.
6- Food Processing managers, and alike. For more details, you may visit the Shiksha nutrition and dietetics page. https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/dietetics-nutrition-chp)
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A list of the top dietitian courses and their salaries is listed below:
1- Diploma in Dietetics.
2- Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics.
3- Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition.
4- Diploma in Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition.
5- Diploma in Nutrition and Food Technology.
6- Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education.
7- Diploma in Diet Assistant
8- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics.
9- Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
10- M.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics
11- M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition
12- PG Diploma in Dietetics
13- PG Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health
14- PGDM in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition
Salary:
Midwifery: INR 9,71,210 PA
Clinical Dietician: INR 2,32,258 PA
Dietary Policy-Maker: INR 2,98,870 PA
Food Science Research: INR 7,50,000 PA
Child and Maternal Dietician: INR 2,98,870 PA
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A list of the best Books for dietetics and nutrition Science is listed below;
1- Diabetes Meal Planning and Nutrition For Dummies by Toby Smithson and Alan L Rubin.
2- Diabetes Meal Planning Made Easy by Hope S Warshaw.
3- Next Steps to Health for You and Your Family by Food and Nutrition Service.
4- The Organic Cooks Bible: How to Select and Cook the Best Ingredients on the Market by Jeff Cox.
5- Fasting as a Family: Planning and Preparing Delicious Lenten Meals by Melissa Naasko.
6- Applied Nutrition Livestock, Poultry, Rabbits, and Laboratory Animals by D V Reddy.
7- Applied Nutrition by Rajalakshmi.
8- Applied Nutrition Cats, Dogs, Wild Animals, And Birds by Reddy.
9- Nutrition: An Applied Approach by Thompson.
10- Nutrition: An Applied Approach by Janet B Anderson and Emily Hoffman.
11- Nutritional Status Assessment in Elderly by Fatmah Hutasuhut.
12- Fundamentals Of Applied Nutrition by A K Kiran.
13- Nutrition in Critical Care by Dr. Peter Faber and Dr. Mario Siervo, Gary P Zaloga.
14- Dietetics by Srilakshmi B.
15- Diet and Nutrition in Critical Care by Victor R Preedy and Rajkumar Rajendram.
16- Fluid and Electrolytes in Pediatrics: A Comprehensive Handbook (Nutrition and Health) by Leonard G Field and Frederick J Kaskel.
17- Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition (Pediatrics) by Praveen S Goday and Nilesh Mehta.
18- Nutrition Through the Life Cycle by Judith Brown.
19- Cooking for Life: A Guide to Nutrition and Food Safety for the HIV-Positive Community by Donald P Kotler and Robert H Lehmann.
20- Nutritional Deficiencies and Toxicities in Crop Plants by W F Bennett. I hope this will help you.

Nutrition and dietetics is a field that is destined for numerous jobs and many career opportunities. Today most people are getting health conscious. So, Nutrition and dietetics is a field with many new opportunities. You can open a clinic of your own, join a hospital, or go for research work or a teaching job. Not only this you can join international organizations like World Health organisation. Also, this field is an emerging field. So, there is no cutthroat competition like in the other stereotypical fields. So getting a job or making a career in this field will be a little easy. However, Dietetics and Nutrition course is very relatable and helps you in your day-to-day life. Scopes:
1- Consultant in Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
2- Food Scientist Work in R&D centers of Industry.
3- Food Auditor or Food Quality Controller.
4- Food analyst or Food sensory evaluator.
5- Research associated with Food Industry.
6- Technical Labelling Analyst. Salary: Nutritionist and dietetics salary in India ranges between INR 1,10,000 per annum to INR 5,70,000 per annum with an average annual salary of INR 3,10,000 per annum. I hope this will help you.