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10 months agoContributor-Level 10
There are various recruiters who offer candidates a chance to make their careers in the dynamic field of nutrition and food technology. FSSAI, Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Herbalife Nutrition, Avid Nutrilabs, Guardian Healthcare Services, Nutramarc Sports Nutrition etc. are some of the widely known recruiters in the field of food and technology.
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10 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, Food and Nutrition admissions are offered on both merit and entrance basis. You need to have a minimum of 50% aggregate in your class 12 from a recognised board. Students of any stream can opt for food and nutrition courses. You can also consider preparing for some entrance exams such as CUET, LPU NEST etc.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 10
The primary difference between BSc Applied Nutrition (Botany, Chemistry) and BSc Applied Nutrition (Zoology, Chemistry) lies in their focus on biological sciences.
The Botany combination emphasizes plant-based nutrition, exploring the nutritional value of plants, phytochemicals, and their role in health and diet.
In contrast, the Zoology combination focuses on animal-based nutrition, including studies on proteins, fats, and other nutrients derived from animal sources.
Both combinations include Chemistry to provide a foundation in the biochemical aspects of nutrition, but your choice should align with your interest in either plant or
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11 months agoContributor-Level 7
Some of the popular colleges that offer courses related to Food industry are listed below:
- Cradle of Management Institute & Cradle ITC
- International Institute of Hotel Management - Delhi
- LBIIHM, Delhi
- Sanskriti Group of Institutions
- Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition
For the detailed list of institutes, click here
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11 months agoContributor-Level 7
Applied Food Studies refers to an interdisciplinary area that studies the cultural, social, economic, and environmental aspects of food. Highlights of the courses in an Applied Food Studies programme can change according to the institution's unique curriculum and objectives. Still, the following are some typical highlights that you should look for in a programme like this:
- Executive Chef or Head Chef: Creative expression in menu planning, leadership role.
- Food Scientist or Technologist: Focus on food innovation and improvement, science-oriented.
- Nutritionist or Dietitian: Passion for health and wellness, designing
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11 months agoContributor-Level 7
After completing courses related to the Food industry, aspirants can join hotels, restaurants, hospitals, educational institutes, railways as well as the airline industry. Some job profiles that aspirants can pursue after securing a degree/diploma in the field are listed below:
Job Profiles | Description | Average Salary (in INR) |
|---|---|---|
Chef | They are responsible for preparing meals, training kitchen staff, ordering supplies, planning menus, managing the kitchen budget, enforcing health and safety regulations and preserving food quality | 7 LPA |
Food Stylist | In such a job profile one is responsible for preparing and presenting food in such a manner that it looks appealing to customers | 3.5 LPA |
Catering Supervisor/Manager | In such a job profile, one is responsible for planning, administering and supervising the catering operations as well as services of an organisation | 3.5 LPA |
Catering Officer | One is responsible for cutting, serving and presenting food as well as drinks at an event | 4.1 LPA |
Chocolatier | A chocolatier is a skilled artisan or professional who specializes in the creation of chocolate confections, including chocolates, truffles, pralines, bonbons, and various other chocolate-based treats | 4.8 LPA |
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11 months agoContributor-Level 7
Food is an important ingredient to a healthy and happy life, and now it offers some excellent career avenues as well. Food industry is growing continuously and also offers several fantastic job opportunities. People have strong enthusiasm for food and are always searching for better options, whether they are cooking or dining. Eating out, ordering takeout, and snacking on ready-to-eat foods are all getting more and more common these days.
Innovative food production and catering can be a fantastic career choice for you if you enjoy working with people and cooking. The success of any party, marriage, or celebration, f
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a year agoBeginner-Level 1
Hello, I actually think this is a very subjective question. If you're interested in the nutrition filed and wants to further explore then it might be a good option for you, since you have done bjmc you will have an idea about content writing you'll be able to write content related to the particular topics. But, if you're confused and just want to be doing something after Bjmc, then I would suggest you to actually explore more in the media field, it is a vast industry with many carrer options, you can go ahead with public relations, social media management, journalism, graphic designer, communication specialist, media strategist etc. I
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