“Nutrition Is The Only Remedy, That Can Provide Full Recovery And It Can Be Used With Any Treatment. Remember, Food Is Our Best Medicine“ – Dr. Bernard Jensen
The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics was established in the year 2023. It offers a two- year M.Sc., Programme in Nutrition and Dietetics from the Academic year 2023 - 2024. Our work focuses on nurturing the students in solving the nutritional issues and setbacks faced by the community to create a society with fitness and finesse. The department makes a deep study of the following components: basic component of food, their nutrient chemistry and metabolism, technology of food processing and preservation, food safety, functional food, meal planning, quantity of food production and therapeutic dietary modifications with a focus on human health and well-being. Nutrition is the foundation of good health that is a vital component of national development. The department is making concerted efforts to achieve the national goal of “Healthy diet going affordable to all” through its continuous societal outreach activities in the rural areas serving the women and children, thereby realizing the vision of our esteemed organization. Since its inception, the department has directed its activities towards the development of the community by giving significance to the insights of the following sections of people like administrators, academicians, researchers, entrepreneurs and health conscious citizens.
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Since it is a newly started department, Alumni association has not yet been established.
The Student Council in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Alagappa University is the formal representative body for all students in Nutrition and Dietetics, dedicated to addressing challenges and improving student welfare. It serves as a vital link between students and the university administration, actively engaging in tasks to enhance the overall student experience. The council identifies and resolves issues, facilitates communication, and promotes student participation in departmental activities. The Student Council also contributes to the development of educational initiatives, acknowledging student contributions and providing recommendations for enhancing student life. Individual members, including the President and Vice Presidents, have specific responsibilities related to leadership, coordination, feedback collection, event planning, support for entrepreneurial endeavours, promotion of physical fitness, and participation in corporate social responsibility initiatives. Student councils are integral to the academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as they represent the future of the dietetics profession. The council's dedicated efforts aim to ensure the holistic development and well-being of students in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Alagappa University.
The first batch students will complete their M.Sc., Nutrition and Dietetics in April 2025. After that, earnest endeavours will be made for their employment and jobs by conducting campus interview.
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