Introduction
The Department of Food, Nutrition & Dietetics started in the year 2001. Which offers the B.Sc.(Food, Nutrition & Dietetics) course, an undoubtedly a fascinating and challenging stream. Food, Nutrition and Dietetics is a vital science in maintaining overall quality of life in respect to health and well-being, and the art of feeding individuals based on its principles which is a growing field and possibilities in this field are endless. The scope of FND extends far beyond the classical study of the physiological and biochemical process involved in nourishment.
Dietetics is related to disease management through diet, while nutrition is the science concerned with the role of food and nutrients in the maintenance of health. Due to changes in food habits of most of the urban population, role of nutritionists and dieticians is becoming more promising. The flood of departmental activities, workshops, seminars, extension activities and competition makes the learning of academic subjects in the part of exciting evolution.
Makes a great career in the “Science of Food”
Vision
“The department of Food, Nutrition & Dietetics provides a quality applied science program in Food Science & Nutrition, relevant to society that actively engages students, faculty and staff in learning, research and service.”
Mission
“To prepare the students to contribute to a healthy and nutritious society by advancing human nutrition in a range of roles and settings.”
Career Opportunities
- Clinical dietitian/nutritionist in hospitals.
- Health/ wellness coach in gym/fitness centers.
- Fitness influencer.
- Sports nutritionist.
- Nutritionist for celebrities.
- Food Technologist.
- Food safety officer/Quality manager in Food industries.
- Product/process assessment Scientist.
- Health educators/community health workers in different organizations.
- Nutrition expert in UNICEF, WHO and FAO.
- Research assistants in organic food industries.
- Project Officer in Child and Women Welfare Department.
Higher Study Opportunities
- M.Sc in Food Science & Nutrition
- M.Sc in Clinical dietetics
- M.Sc in Applied nutrition and Dietetics
- M.Sc in Food Technology
- PG Diploma in Food Analysis and Quality Assurance
Courses Offered
B.Sc (Food, Nutrition & Dietetics) – Vocational Course
- A Graduate Programme of 3 Years Duration (6 semesters) – Fulltime
Course Structure
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Eligibility
10+2 / PUC Science with a minimum of 45% marks.
A candidate who has passed the two year pre university examination conducted by the pre university education board in the state of Karnataka or any other examination considered as equivalent there to by The Mangalore University.
Course Highlights
- Experienced and dedicated staff
- Well equipped spacious laboratory
- Well equipped spacious class rooms
- Regular visit to food industries
- Internship/ hands on training in each semester
- Extension activities at community level by students
- Nutrition education programmes by students at schools
- Guest talks/workshops/seminars
- National Nutrition Week celebration, Inter class competitions
- Campus placement
Facilities
- Laboratory
- Separate lab facility for Food science,Nutrition and Physiology practicals
- Well equipped spacious and advanced Food Science laboratory
- Well Equipped nutrition lab
- Separate lab for Physiology
- Library
- Department has a reference section consist of 40 books, e-resources and e-journals.
Teaching Faculties
| Name | Designation | Qualification | Photo |
| Mrs. Ashitha M D | Assistant Professor & HOD | M.Sc |  |
| Mrs. Arpitha Shetty B | Lecturer | M.Sc. |  |
| Mrs. Preethi Acharya | Lecturer | M.Sc. |  |
| Mrs. Prasadini | Lecturer | M.Sc. |  |
Achievements
Academic Achievements
| Batch | Name of the student | Rank |
| 2020-2023 |
Dyuthi D Rao Rachana G Madival |
I III |
| 2019-2022 |
Priyamvada M K Deeksha Nayak Daveena Pinto |
I II III |
| 2018-2021 |
Yashaswi Alenta Jiji |
I
II |
| 2017-2020 |
Namitha V Shimragh Zubaida |
I II |
| 2016-2019 |
Svasti S Upadhyaya Bavika K.P Anusree |
I II III |
| 2015-2018 |
Chiravi K Divya Damodharan |
I III |
| 2014-2017 |
Arpitha Shetty Preksha Jain |
II III |
| 2013-2016 |
Shikha A S Prathima S Sthuthi Y |
I II III |
| 2012-2015 | Ekta | I |
| 2011-2014 |
Harshini Rajapaksha Pooja M S Menoli Dissanayaka |
I II III |
| 2010-2013 | Dilini Welikala | II |
Results
| Year | Results (%) |
| 2024 | 92.85 |
| 2023 | 93.33 |
| 2022 | 100 |
| 2019 | 90.92 |
| 2018 | 80.95 |
| 2017 | 75 |
| 2016 | 100 |
| 2015 | 100 |
| 2014 | 100 |
| 2013 | 80 |
Departmental Activities
Outreach Programmes
Every year department is conducting outreach programmes on account of World’s Breast Feeding Week Celebration, National Nutrition Week Celebration and International Women’s Day. Active participation of the students in these programmes results in better learning.
Research
In order to get research knowledge among students, they are assigned with mini projects like community survey, ICDS scheme, Mid meal programme, assessing the nutritional status of Adolescent and counseling etc.
Extension
Every year department is conducting extension activity on account of World’s Breast Feeding Week Celebration, National Nutrition Week Celebration and International Women’s Day at various Anganwadi centers, Govt. Schools and Govt. Hospitals. Active participation of the students in these programmes results in better learning.
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