PGD IN DIETETICS AND APPLIED NUTRITION

It is the study of nutrition, food science, and dietetics. It includes ways to enhance the quality of life and well-being through dietary modifications. Basic Nutrition: Food is basic nutrition which is very essential as it provides vital nutrients for survival, and helps the body function. It comprises macronutrients carbohydrates, proteins and fat that give energy to the body and play specific roles in maintaining health.
Nutritional Biochemistry: Nutritional biochemistry deals with physiology, medicine, microbiology, pharmacology, chemistry and biology and uses these sciences for the study of health, disease and drug treatment.
Family Meal Management: It is a process that enables the planning of meals with adequate nutrition requirements for family members, selection of food, and healthy diet according to age, saving energy, time and money.