Is there any scope of B.Sc in nutrition and dietician?

B.Sc. food science and nutrition: Career Prospects: B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition are trained to test the nutrition and preservation level of Food. Throughout the course, the students are skilled to apply the knowledge on varied fields of career. The students are qualified to detect the level of adulteration and nutritional value of the sample tested. They have many lucrative opportunities in various fields of Food Science and nutrition. After the completion of the programme, the graduates have a plethora of opportunities in the field of research and scientific industry. They can go about to become professor or teacher in many reputed universities and colleges. They have job scopes in the area of Nutrition, Fitness, Research, Branding and much more. They can become fitness experts, dieticians, nutritionists, Food Technologist and much more.

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Nutrition and Dietetics is fast- growing both as an academic discipline and in practical application, both in India and abroad. Successful graduates of the course interested in further studies in the discipline may pursue M.Sc. M.Phil. And Ph.D. in the same subject. Those interested in professionally working in the industry and find lucrative employment opportunities in private sector clinics and hospitals, or may get self-employed. Other areas of employment include private sector organizations such as leisure cruise companies and private nursing homes. Such graduates may also choose to become psychiatric nursing as a profession where they work with patients suffering from emotional and psychological distress caused from unhealthy diet patterns. Some of the popular professional avenues open to such graduates are listed below: -Consultant Responsible for understanding different peoples requirements and lifestyles and creating the best treatment plan for them. -Food Show Host Responsible for showing customers how various food products can help create a lifestyle that can lead them to better health. -Sports Nutritionist Responsible for teaching athletes and fitness enthusiast’s effective ways of improving their health, optimizing their performance, and managing their weight. Also, they advise individuals on dietary practices, exercise, and use of vitamins, minerals and supplements. -Nutrition Trainer Responsible for promoting health through nutrition by designing, implementing, and teaching best nutrition techniques and programs. -Public Health/Community Dietitian Responsible for improving public nutritional habits instead of working one- on- one with individual clients, and developing programs and policies for institutions that improve nutrition, developing meal plans based on needs, cost, and culture. Top Institutes offering B.Sc. In Nutrition and Dietetics are: -National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad -Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar -J. D. Birla Institute of Home Science, Kolkata -Lady Irwin College, New Delhi -S. N. D. T. Women University, Mumbai -All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, Kolkata Students interested in learning about nutritional matters and food habits, and in training in health care units such as clinics, hospitals and community nutrition in close proximity of doctors, clinicians and dietitians, are best suited for a B.Sc. In Nutrition & Dietetics. Good Luck.

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Perks/Salary:Dietetics and Nutrition is a remunerative job. Those who are working in government hospitals, academic institutions, research institutes and other agencies have salaries as fixed by the government depending upon work profile and experience. Some private sector hotels, restaurants, food manufactures offer higher salary and attractive perks. Independent practitioner and private consultants also have good earning which largely depends upon number and nature of their clients. Entry level:Salary varies from 10,000 to 25,000 rupees /month as per the abilities and experience. Top position:Salary varies from rupees 25,000 to 90,000 per month depending on qualifications, position held, experience and location. The job prospects are good and are expected to grow in line with the average job.

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