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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Food and Nutrition Certification is a course at the undergraduate level. It is an elective course. The course is offered online, and it pertains to the category of Agricultural and Food Engineering. Dr. Asna Urooj is the instructor for the Food and Nutrition Certification course on the NPTEL website. Dr. Asna Urooj is presently the Chairperson of the University of Mysore PG Department of Studies in Food Science and Nutrition.

The Food and Nutrition course not only deals with the processing and preservation of food but also the importance of consumption of a balanced diet by an individual. Nutrition plays a vital role in improving the quality of life by an increase in physical growth and immune – competence. The productivity of an individual is enhanced with good health.

Economic, social, and cultural factors also influence the food consumption pattern, hence the nutrition level of a person. Thus, Nutritional Science includes biological and social sciences. Further, changes in the nutrient composition while food is processed and stored also need to be studied. Thus, this course offering is framed in such a way, so that it supplies perspectives from both biological and social science angles, in conjunction with each other.

The Highlights

E-certificate
Free, introductory learning course
UG level elective course
Instructor-led online training
12 weeks course

Programme Offerings

Online exams
e certificate
proctored exam
assessments
online learning
e learning
assignments

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Mysore University

The Food and Nutrition course is a free certification programme.

Course	Fee
Food and Nutrition	NIL

Eligibility Criteria

Education

The food and Nutrition certification course by Swayam NPTEL has the criteria that the applicants need to be undergraduates of Agricultural and Food Engineering branches. The students pursuing Agricultural Engineering and Food Engineering are eligible for this course. This may include students and undergraduates from universities all over India. There are no other prerequisites mandatory to enrol in this course.

Certification Qualifying Details

Internal exam marks are determined from assignments and assessments conducted during the term. This accounts for 30 percent of the overall result.

The end term examination will pose 100 questions. This accounts for 70 percent of the overall result. Scoring a minimum of 40 percent in the in-course assessment and a minimum of 40 percent in the end term proctored exam, separately, is essential to be eligible for credit transfer and a certificate.

What you will learn

Knowledge of nutrition

Registering for this Food and Nutrition training have the expected outcomes such as:

Understand the primary concepts of Food and Nutrition
Learn about the importance of consuming a balanced diet
Understand the principles to ensure nutrition is preserved while food is processed and stored
Understand the concepts of lipid, fats, water-soluble vitamins, and therapeutic nutrition

Who it is for

Agricultural ScientistAgricultural EngineerDietitianFood InspectorFood Engineer

The Food and Nutrition Certification syllabus is suitable for students studying Agricultural and Food Engineering at an undergraduate level.

Admission Details

The method for registering to enrol for the Food and Nutrition certification course by Swayam NPTEL can be completed in just a few minutes. The registration process is very simple. The e-certificate from NPTEL will be given at the end of the course.

The steps listed below need to be followed for the enrolment process:

Step 1: Details about this certification programme on the Swayam NPTEL website are found at this link: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/. Go to this website and click on the ‘Sign in / Register’ button.

Step 2: A Facebook, Google, Microsoft, or a SWAYAM account could be used to log in to the NPTEL SWAYAM Portal.

Step 3: The exam centres, the cities where the exams will be conducted, and the conditions you need to agree to, will be made available once registrations are open.

Application Details

Only when the registration form is open for fresh enrolments on the website, additional announcements about the certification training will be made. Further details will also be made to be displayed online then. If there are any changes, those would be informed at that time. Details about exam venues, terms, and conditions may also be obtained from the online form.

The Syllabus

Introduction to Food & Nutrition
Human Biology
Vital Parameters and Health Check

Nutrients
Water
Carbohydrates (Part-1)
Carbohydrates (Part-2)

Nutrients – Proteins
Proteins – Structure & Classification

Lipids and Fats Part-1
Lipids and Fats Part-2
Source of Fats and Oil
Fat Soluble Vitamins

Water Soluble Vitamins
Nutrients – Minerals Part -1
Minerals Part -2

Food Groups
Balance Diet
Balanced Diet and Deficiency
Nutrition Requirements for Susceptible Population

Therapeutic Nutrition
Malnutrition and Obesity
Food for Diabetic and High BP Patient

Phytochemicals and health benefits
Spices and Health Benefits
Cooking Methods
Introduction to quality attributes of food
Psycho social Aspects of Food
Midday Meal and Government Food program

Food Adulteration Contaminants & Detection
Basic Food Laws and Regulations
Nutrition Labelling and Food Laws

Food Additives and its application
Genetically Modified Foods
Issues in GM foods
Food Safety Tools

Food Contamination
Post Harvest Losses of Fruits, Vegetables & its Safety
Food safety Hazards
Expiry Date/Shelf Life

Evaluation process

The Food and Nutrition certification course by Swayam NPTEL is completely free for enrolling and learning from. But in the event, a certificate is needed, you will have to register online on the website and write the proctored exam organized by the NPTEL team, in person. It can be written at any one of the appointed exam centres. The date and time of the examination have not yet been put up on the Swayam NPTEL website.

Instructors

Mysore University Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Why must I need to enrol for a certification course from NPTEL? What are the advantages?

Obtaining an authentic e-certificate from NPTEL can help any student stand out in this competitive world. Advanced knowledge and efficient skill set can be showcased with such a certification. This will broaden and widen career opportunities after passing out of college.

2: Will successfully completing the certification improve my job prospects in any way?

A Certification from NPTEL definitely gives anyone a superior edge in employment openings. In the field of research, it is considered highly valuable.

3: Can the certification test be taken up online?

No, the test cannot be taken up online. The exam conducted by NPTEL has to be a written examination. It is essential to appear in person at any of the exam centres designated.

4: Is there any sample preparation content available before the certification exam?

No such preparatory sample content is presented on the website.

5: Do I need to get through any entrance or screening test to be eligible for the course?

Currently, this certification course does not have such a mandatory requirement of clearing an entrance test.