Department of Foods & Nutrition

Food has always been the primary concern of man in his physical environment, as it affects in a high degree, his ability to keep well, to work, to be happy and to live long. The achievement of good nutrition implies suitable agricultural methods to produce nutritive foods, make food available at a cost within the reach of all, adoption of appropriate processing techniques for the restoration of nutrients and informed homemakers and others concerned for the optimal utilization of available food materials. Individual in any walk of life can benefit by an increased knowledge of principles of nutrition and their application.

Job Opportunities :

=> University services / Teaching
=> Govt. / part time/ contractual/ private college teaching
=> School administration
=> Food Quality Manager in Hotels and Hospitals
=> In organizations like WHO, VLCC
=> Project officers in NGOs.
=> Public health programme, development officer for supplementary and weaning food
preparations
=> Health clubs / Fitness centers/ Hospitals
=> Food processing companies, food research lab. and hotels employ research assistants
food analysts, demonstrators food scientists
=> In Hotels, tourist resorts, hostels factories, catering establishment, fast food joints,
airlines and industrial canteen
=> Quality controller with food processing industries.
=> Nutritionist in food and nutraceuticals industries
=> Consultant in nutrition related media ads.
=> Self employment
=> Dietary counselling cell, cafeteria, bakery, confectionary, hotels, canteens etc.