Should I opt for Masters in dietetics and food service management or pursue Masters in food and nutrition? Which course has a better scope?

Diverse job opportunities exist in front of nutritionists and dieticians in India. Both Government and private sector job opportunities are available in front of them. Talking about the Government sector, some of the well-known recruiters include- Government hospitals Community health centres Government Schemes and Missions (like ICDS, NHRM etc. ) Government Organizations (like FNB, ICMR, Public Health Foundation etc. ) Government R&D units Government Nursing homes Government Nutrition Education Institutes Coming to the private sector, some of the well-known recruiters include- Private clinics and hospitals Nursing homes NGOs Food products manufacturing firms.

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You should do a Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics. The scope is good too. Diverse job opportunities exist in front of nutritionists and dieticians in India. Both Government and private sector job opportunities are available in front of them. Talking about the Government sector, some of the well-known recruiters include- Government hospitals Community health centres Government Schemes and Missions (like ICDS, NHRM etc. ) Government Organizations (like FNB, ICMR, Public Health Foundation etc. ) Government R&D units Government Nursing homes Government Nutrition Education Institutes Coming to the private sector, some of the well-known recruiters include- Private clinics and hospitals Nursing homes NGOs Food products manufacturing firms Pharmaceutical firms Private R&D units Private Nutrition Education Institutes Health Clubs Fitness Centres Sports Centres and Franchises Hotels Top colleges/universities offering this course in India are: The Women's Christian College School of Health Science, Kerala Lovely Professional University, Punjab D Y Patil University, Navi Mumbai University of Mysore University of Madras Central Food Technology Research Institute Acharya N. G Ranga Agricultural University Jadavpur University.

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Dear, you should do a Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics. The scope is good too. Diverse job opportunities exist in front of nutritionists and dieticians in India. Both Government and private sector job opportunities are available in front of them. Talking about the Government sector, some of the well-known recruiters include- Government hospitals Community health centres Government Schemes and Missions (like ICDS, NHRM etc. ) Government Organizations (like FNB, ICMR, Public Health Foundation etc. ) Government R&D units Government Nursing homes Government Nutrition Education Institutes Coming to the private sector, some of the well-known recruiters include- Private clinics and hospitals Nursing homes NGOs Food products manufacturing firms Pharmaceutical firms Private R&D units Private Nutrition Education Institutes Health Clubs Fitness Centres Sports Centres and Franchises Hotels Top colleges/universities offering this course in India are: The Women's Christian College School of Health Science, Kerala Lovely Professional University, Punjab D Y Patil University, Navi Mumbai University of Mysore University of Madras Central Food Technology Research Institute Acharya N. G Ranga Agricultural University Jadavpur University.

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There is a thin line between the two. The first course mentioned is multidisciplinary in nature. It draws knowledge from disciplines such as: 1. Biochemistry. 2. Physiology. 3. Microbiology. 4. Sociology. 5. Biostatistics. 6. Food Science. 7. Management, etc. This will help in offering scientific opinion on popular nutrition, dietetics and other related issues and controversies. Whereas, in MFN course enable you to make the best possible choice for meeting the nutritional needs of your family. At the same time, it aims at helping you choose an adequate variety of foods to suit the taste of each individual in your family. In addition, you will learn about the nature of food-borne diseases and the importance of good food habits in preventing them. You will also be acquainted with schemes of quality control, consumer rights, etc. So, as per you interest you can choose any of them. All the best.

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