The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics was started in the year 2003 offering the course B. Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition with well - equipped laboratories. Post Graduate course in Food and Nutrition was started in the year 2004.
The department also extends the activities of research by offering Master of Philosophy in Food and Nutrition from the year 2005 and Doctorate of Philosophy from the year 2016 onwards. The Department has qualified and well experienced faculties.
3 Years
July
66
HSC with (a) Chemistry, Botany, Biology, Zoology, Home Science, Biochemistry, Computer Science & Child Care (b) Vocational Course: Nutrition Dietetics
6 Months
September
50
2 years
July
33
B.Sc with Home Science / Family and Community Science / Nutrition & Dietetics / Food Science & Nutrition / Food Service Management & Dietetics / Food Quality Control / Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics with Chemistry / Biochemistry at ancillary level & all group of science in UG level (Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology and Chemistry).
1 year(FT) / 2 years(PT)
November
M.Sc Food & Nutrition with 55% or above.
2 Years for M.Phil / 3 Years for M.Sc Food & Nutrition Graduates
June & November
M.Sc / M.Phil Food & Nutrition with 55% or above.
| S.No | Co-Ordinator/Investigator | Project Title | Funding Agency | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01. | Dr. Daniel Robert | National seminar on Palm Oil in Food Applications. | Malaysian Palm oil board Mumbai | Rs.12,000/- |
| S.No | Date | Name and Designation of the Resource Person | Topic | Venue | Beneficiary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. |
01-Aug-22 |
Mrs.Fathima Roshan, |
Importance of Nutritional Requirement for First 1000 days for Lactating Mother and Infants |
Kambar Arangam |
II B.Sc FSN |
| S.No | Date | Nature of Event | Number of External Participants | Title of the Event | Name & Designation of the Speakers | Name & Affiliation Chair & Co-chair | Funding Agency | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. |
02-Sep-22 |
Workshop |
All UG & PG Dept of FSN |
Importance of Nutrition and Its Benefits |
Mrs.Fathima Roshan, |
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- |
- |
| S.No | Date | Nature of the extension | Place | Students involved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. |
05-Sep-22 |
World of Flavour -Recipes Incorporating Various Spices-Food Expo |
Karamadai |
II & III UG FSN |
|
2. |
05-Sep-22 |
A Puppet Show on Significance of Flavors |
Karamadai |
II & III UG FSN |
|
3. |
02-Aug-22 |
Pros and Cons of Breastfeeding for Pregnant and Lactating Mothers |
KMCH, Coimbatore |
KMCH, Coimbatore |
|
S. No. |
Name of the Staff |
Name of the Award |
Awarded by |
Cash Prize (If any) |
Date |
| 1 | D.Jancy Rani | The best under the Subtheme Climate Change | International Conference on Climate Change Adaptation For Sustainable Biodiversity ad Food Security | - | 23-Aug-22 to 24-Aug-22 |
|
S. No. |
Name of the Staff |
Acted as |
Name of the Programme |
Date |
Venue |
| 1 | Dr.D.Sridevi | BoS Member | Board of Studies | 26-Aug-22 | Bharathiyar University |
| S.No | Date | Name of the Faculty | Name of the Workshop | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. |
15-Sep-22 |
Mrs.P.Kanneshwari |
FDP - World Flavors |
Dr.N.G.P Arts and Science College. |
|
2. |
25-Aug-22 |
Dr.D.Sridevi |
FDP - Diet Calculation and Counselling Methods for the Different Disease Condition |
Dr.N.G.P Arts and Science College |
|
3. |
08-Aug-22 |
Dr.D.Sridevi |
FDP - Emerging Trends in Food Processing |
Hindustan Educational Institutions, Coimbatore |
|
S. No. |
Date |
Name of the Faculty |
Name of the Conference |
Name of the title |
College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23-Aug-22 to 24-Aug-22 | D.Jancy Rani | International Conference on Climate Change Adaptation For Sustainable Biodiversity ad Food Security | Climate Change | Scott Christian College |
|
S. No. |
Date |
Name of the Students |
Event |
Organization |
Inter Collegiate / Inter Departmental |
Prizes won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17-Sep-2022 | S.P.Haritha Sri Kaviya. B Sowmeya.R | Screen masters event on "Millets as future food" | NIFTEM -Thanjavur. | Inter Collegiate | 1st Position- cash prize of Rs. 10,000 |
| 2 | 17-Sep-2022 | Arthi.c Dona David | Screen masters event on "Millets as future food" | NIFTEM -Thanjavur. | Inter Collegiate | 2nd Position- cash prize of Rs. 3000 |
| 3 | 02-Sep-2022 | Bharathi K | Quiz- Promoting the use and importance of coconut | Kongunadu arts and science college, Coimbatore | Inter Collegiate | 1st Position |
| 4 | 02-Sep-2022 | P.Nithyasrii | Quiz- Promoting the use and importance of coconut | Kongunadu arts and science college, Coimbatore | Inter Collegiate | 2nd Position |
| 5 | 02-Sep-2022 | Mary Nisha. P. A | Miniature Garden Design Using Coconut Shell | Kongunadu arts and science college, Coimbatore | Inter Collegiate | 1st Position |
| 6 | 30-Aug-2022 | Arthi.C | Tamil Speech | Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidhyalaya Arts and Science, Coimbatore. | Inter Collegiate | 1st Position |
|
S. No. |
Name of the class |
Number of the Students |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | I B.Sc FSN | 35 |
| 2 | II B.Sc FSN | 28 |
| 3 | III B.Sc FSN | 54 |
| 4 | I M.Sc FSN | 33 |
| 5 | II M.Sc FSN | 34 |
drsridevi@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching: 17.8 years | Industry: Nil
Food and Nutrition
dean.bas.bs@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching: 25 years | Research: 25Years
Food Science and Nutrition
umamaheswari@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching: 6.8 years | Research: 5 years
Food Science and Nutrition
shivani@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching: 2 years 10 months
Food Microbiology, Advanced Nutrition
kanneshwari@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching: 2.10 Years | Industry: 2 years
Nutrition, Dietetics
cabinaya@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching: 2 Years 9 months
Food Service Management and Dietetics
rajarajeswari@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching: 1.7 Years
Dietetics
jancyrani.d@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching: 1.3 Years | Research: 7 Years
Food Science and Nutrition
anjali.m@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching: 9 Months
Food Processing & Food Science Technology
kavyajyothi@drngpasc.ac.in
7 Months
Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
yamini@drngpasc.ac.in
7 Months
Food Processing and Food Science
sabarinath.rn@drngpasc.ac.in
1 Month
Food Processing and Food Chemistry
anupious@drngpasc.ac.in
nil
Food science and nutrition
abhirami.pp@drngpasc.ac.in
nil
Food Science and Nutrition
rakeshwari.m@drngpasc.ac.in
nil
Food Science and Nutrition
kumuthakmch@gmail.com
Teaching: 13 Years 7 months
sasikalanajp@gmail.com
Teaching: 9 Years
The Curriculum is designed to attain the following learning goals which students shall accomplish by the time of their graduation:
On the successful completion of the programme, the following are the expected outcomes.
| PO Number | PO Statement |
|---|---|
| P01 | Acquire knowledge and develop aptitude in Food Science and Nutrition intended for potential career opportunities. |
| P02 | Build self-empowerment in food Science and Nutrition and develop effective communication skills sufficient for entry in pre professional practice. |
| P03 | Apply skills by planning, implementing and evaluating diet to the community in the current scenario. |
| P04 | Interpret and utilize nutrition techniques in developing novel products to improve the health status of society and promote entrepreneurism. |
| P05 | Develop professional attributes and portfolio in Food Science and Nutrition that are adopted to serve in diverse professional and community organizations. |
The Curriculum is designed to attain the following learning goals which students shall accomplish by the time of their graduation:
On the successful completion of the programme, the following are the expected outcomes.
| PO Number | PO Statement |
|---|---|
| P01 | To develop the knowledge of the students in the area of human nutrition, food science, food product development, food safety and quality management. |
| P02 | Apply recently advanced novel foods in medical nutrition therapy and recommend the physical activity to manage the common diseases and metabolic disorder to achieve the fitness and well being. |
| P03 | Familiarize with the problems and plan, implement, monitor and evaluate interventional programs related to food and nutrition and security to the community. |
| P04 | To build entrepreneurial values, attitudes, quality and desire in developing innovative food products by fulfilling quality parameters, used to meet the consumer needs nutritionally and commercially viable. |
| P05 | To develop skills and techniques for the students to become professionals in service industries. |
| S.No | Name | Company Name |
|---|---|---|
| 01. | Mr.Sajesh Thipplikkad Food Safety and Training Consultant |
Aspire Middle East Training Institute, Abu Dhabi |
| 02. | Dr.K.Balasubramaniam Technical Head |
Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (P) Ltd |
| 03. | Ms. Teena Gupta Assistant Manager ,Nutritionist |
PEPSICO |
| 04. | Dr. Malathy Venkatesan Dr. N. Ramasubramanian Director N.R.Facilitators |
PFNDAI Protein Foods & Nutrition Development Association of India |
| 05. | Mr. B. Raghuramaiah | Food Ingredient Specialties' Pvt. Ltd |
| 06. | Mr. Satish Govindan | Manager –Training & Development (food vertical)Nist Institute Private Limited |
| 07. | Mr.K.Vetriselvan John | Program Manager,World Vision India,Coimbatore Urban Development Program |
| 08. | Mr.Babu Jacob | Senior Regional Sales Manager, Hexagon Nutrition |
| 09. | Mrs.M.Anandhi | Demonstration Officer, Community Food and Nutrition Board,Madurai. |
| 10. | Dr.R.Kathirvan | Designated Officer, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India,FSSAI,Coimbatore |
| 11. | Achash Rathan Kumar | Sports Nutritionist, QUA Nutrition, Bangalore |
Food Industry Internship
The internship to the industries will make the students to gain knowledge and understand more on what they learn in the respective subjects in the class rooms. The industries educate and train the students on the food processes and analysis and also taught on the nature of the work and solving tribulations. It develops the students to be more informative and highly skilled personalities.
Journal club activities
The journal club is conducted for the Post Graduate students and final year Under Graduate Students weekly once on every Wednesday. Every week two students have to present the recent research works related to their curriculum with the guidance of the faculty members. It updates the students on the recent research innovations and investigations. This will also create interest on research works.
Dietary Internship in KMCH
Dietetics and Clinical nutrition a major thrust areas in the curriculum, students need to boost up their knowledge and to make them more comprehensive they are driven to undergo one month dietary internship to Kovai Medical Centre Hospital, an immense multispecialty hospital. This internship period will make them well trained and qualified on all phases of nutrition and dietetics.
Nutrition Education to Community
It is necessary that the students should serve the community. As it is Nutrition and Dietetics department, the students are made to do nutrition intervention programs on healthy foods and food safety to the residents of nearby villages, school and college students. It furnishes vast information about the health status of our community and equips the students to gain knowledge about the thrust area Nutrition through lifecycle.
Celebration of Mother Festivals
The department celebrates Breast feeding week, Nutrition Week, World food day, World Diabetes day, World Dietetics day yearly and also conducted Food and Health EXPO. These celebrations make the students to understand the importance of these days and significance of food, nourishment and diet therapy for the individuals.
Apart from the academic course all the undergraduate and post graduate students are made to complete the value added courses to equip themselves on their thrust areas. They are also provided course completion certificate to the students' which adds additional qualification to them.
| S.No | Batch | Semester | Course | Total Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01. | 2018-2021 | I |
Certificate course in Pickle Making | 50 |
| 02. | 2016-2019 | V |
Certificate course in Jam and Jelly Making | 50 |
| 03. | 2013-16 UG | V |
Food Safety and Management Systems | 29 |
| 04 | 2014-17 UG | III |
Food Safety and Management Systems | 48 |
| 05. | 2015-17 PG | V |
Food Processing | 15 |
| 06. | 2014-2016 PG | III |
Advanced Food Technology and Processing | 05 |
| 07. | 2014-17 PG | II |
Food Safety Management System | 11 |
| 08. | 2012-15 UG | VI |
Food Safety Management System | 15 |
| 09. | 2013-15 UG | IV |
Millets Based Value Added Products | 29 |
| S.No | Date | Student Name | Event | Organizer/Venue | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Year 2018-2019 | |||||
| 1. | 17-Aug-18 | K. Karthikeyan, P. Gautham, D. Sandeep III B. Sc. (FSN) | Documentary | Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology, Thanjavur | I |
| 2. | 25-Jul-18 | Arthi I B . Sc. (FSN) | Oratory | Hindusthan College | I |
| 3 | 5-Sep-18 | Karthikeyan and Sandeep. D III B. Sc. (FSN) | Biozenith (Biochemistry) | Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College,(autonomous) | I |
| 4 | 10-Jul-18 | Keerthana, III B.Sc. (FSN) | Poster Presentation - One Day Seminar on Palm Oil Processing | Department of Nutrition and Dietetics | I |
| 5 | Dona David, I B.Sc. (FSN) | Poster Presentation –One Day Seminar on Palm Oil Processing | Department of Nutrition and Dietetics | II | |
| 6 | Kiruthika, I B.Sc. (FSN) | Poster Presentation –One Day Seminar on Palm Oil Processing | Department of Nutrition and Dietetics | III | |
| 7 | 4-Sep-18 | Reshma Ramesh, I B. Sc. (FSN) | Cookery Competition | Nutrition and Dietetics | I |
| 8 | 14-Aug-18 | Dona David, I B.Sc. (FSN) | English Essay | Independence Day Celebration | I |
| 9 | 15-Aug-208 | Dhakshana I B.Sc. (FSN) | Solo dance | Independence day celebration | I |
| Academic Year 2017-2018 | |||||
| 01. | 21.07.2017 | Anusha Elsa Babu, Anjana Joy, Fazil | Paper Presentation | Centre For Bioscience and Nanoscience Research, Coimbatore. | III |
| 02. | 21.07.2017 | Kaavya Sree V, Janani A, Irshad | Paper Presentation | Centre For Bioscience and Nanoscience Research, Coimbatore. | Best paper Award |
| 03. | 24.07.2017 | Mohammed Naseeh, Anas | Quiz | Dept. of Computer Science, Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. | I |
| 04. | 24.08.2017 | Gautham.P | Product Launch Event | Dept. of Commerce, Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore | I |
| 05. | 15.09.2017 | Gautham.P, Karthikeyan. K, Sandeep.D | Idea Presentation Event | Dept. of Bio-tech, Rajalakshmi engineering college, Chennai | II |
| Academic Year 2016-2017 | |||||
| 01. | 05.10.2016-06.10.2016 | Geetha.S, Ramya.P | Paper presentation on National Conference on Changing disease profile; Challenges facing Basic& Transitional Research in India | Dr. NGP Arts and Science college (Autonomous) | II |
| Rekha.K and Susmi Satheesh | |||||
| 02. | 16.12.2016 | Subash.S and Gilbert Zass | Cookery-World Food Day | Karunya University | I |
| T.P. Arjunraj and M.Rajeshwari | Poster Presentation- World Food Day | I |
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| Sushmi Satheesh and Janani | Quiz- World Food Day | II |
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| 03. | 23.12.2016 | T.P.Arjun | NGP FEST 2016- cartooning | Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College | I |
| Sushmi Satheesh and S.Sreya | NGP FEST 2016 -Paper Art | III |
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| K.karthigeyan and P.Gautham | NGP FEST 2016 -Quiz | II |
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| 04. | 06.01.2017 | T.P. Arjunraj and P.Ramya | Inter-Departmental Meet - Model Making | Department of Microbiology Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science college (Autonomous) | I |
| Arjunraj and A.Nitin | Inter-Departmental Meet - face painting | I |
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| 05. | 18.01.2017 | T.P.Arjun and S.Akshaya | Dr.Purani Endowment Lecture -Poster Presentation | Department ofMHM Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College | II |
| 06. | 27-1-2017& 28-01-2017 | T.Rekhakrishna and Susmi Satheeshkumar | Inter Collegiate Meet Hillario- Fireless Cooking | Nandha Arts and Science College | I |
| 08. | 28.01.2017 | P.O.Varun | Poster Presentation- UGC Sponsored National Level Seminar on Emerging Trends in Food Technology | Arulanandar College, Madurai | I |
| 09. | 24.02.2017 | Geetha.S and Ramya.p | Cookery Competition- Intercollegiate Meet | Sri Jeyendra Sarawathi Maha vidhyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. | I |
| 11. | 23.02.2017 | Anusha Elsasa Babu Sowmiya | Quiz Program Intercollegiate Meet | Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore | III |
| 12. | 24.02.2017 | Sathiyapriya and Rekhashree | Cookery Competition- Inter Department Competition | Department of IT, Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College (Autonomous) | I |
| 13. | 27.03.2017 | Varun.P.O. and Akchay.K.Chandran | National Seminar on “Recent Trends in Food Processing & Technology” Poster ,Quiz competition | PSG College of Arts and Science | I |
| N.Mini and Shilpa Joy | II |
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| K.Preethi and Radhika | III |
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| Academic Year 2015-2016 | |||||
| 01. | 19.8.2015 | Geetha. S Bhuvava Shankari.D, III BSc.Food Science & Nutrition(CA) |
Quiz | Dept. of Computer Applications, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College | I |
| 02. | 21.9.2015 | Susmi Satheesh Dheeraja Devi. V, III BSc.Food Science & Nutrition(CA) |
Paper Presentation | Dept. of Computer Applications, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College | II |
| 03. | 23.9.15 | P. Ramya Bhuvana Geetha Priya, III BSc.Food Science & Nutrition(CA) |
Model Exhibition | Dept. of Biotechnology, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College | II |
| 04. | 23.9.15 | Faheema Afsin Rekhakrishna, III BSc.Food Science & Nutrition(CA) |
Paper Presentation | Dept. of Biotechnology, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College | III |
| 05. | 29.9.2015 | Amrutha | Accessory Making | Dept. of CDF, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College | II |
| 06. | 29.9.2015 | Bharathy.K | Essay Making | Dept. of Tamil, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College | III |
| 07. | 29.9.2015 | Gnancy Marilyal.A | Poetry | Dept. of English, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College | III |
| 08. | 29.9.2015 | Kavisneha.P | Quiz | Dept. of English, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College | I |
| 09. | 29.9.2015 | Sangavi.S | Quiz | Dept. of English, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College | I |
| 10. | 29.9.2015 | Alisha George | Accessory Making | Dept. of CDF, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College | II |
| 11. | 6.10.15 | Faheema Afsin Rekhakrishna Susmi Satheesh Abhinaya Arumugham Dheeraja Devi. V Rajeshwari, III BSc.Food Science & Nutrition(CA) |
Product Launch | Dept. of Biochemistry, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College | II |
| 12. | 6.10.15 | Susmi Satheesh Dheeraja Devi. V III BSc.Food Science & Nutrition(CA) |
Poster Presentation | Dept. of Biochemistry, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College | II |
| Academic Year 2014-2015 | |||||
| 01. | 15.08.2014 | Rekha Krishnan, I B.Sc. Food Science & Nutrition(CA) |
Independence Day Celebration –Solo Song | Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College | II |
| 02. | 17.10.14 | Sajneetha Sukapriya | Project named"Formulation and Nutrient analysis of Stevia (Stevia incorporated in Value added products)" | Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli | I |
| 03. | November 2014 | Magathi Manoharan , III B.Sc Food Science & Nutrition(CA) |
Great Debate | British High Commission, New Delhi | Runner |
| 04. | 22.12.2014 | R.Varsha, Swathi S Menon, Shilpa Joy, Anu Pavithra, Shilpa, Ashwini, Swathi, Arsha |
NGP Fest - Group Dance |
Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College | I |
| 05. | 22.12.2014 | R.Varsha Shanoop C.P , III B.Sc Food Science & Nutrition(CA) |
NGP Fest - Quiz | Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College | II |
| 06. | 22.12.2014 | Magathi Manohran III B.Sc Food Science & Nutrition(CA) |
NGP Fest - Logo Designing |
Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College | III |
| 07. | 22.12.2014 | Magathi Manohran III B.Sc Food Science & Nutrition(CA) |
NGP Fest- Chinese Whispering | Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College | II |
| 08. | 10.02.2015 | PREETHI K, RUBINI P, PRINCY J III BSc.Food Science & Nutrition(CA) |
District Level Competition on Salad Preparation | Nirmala College for Women | I |
| 09. | 25.2.2015-27.2.2015 | MAGATHI MANOHRAN, III BSc.Food Science & Nutrition(CA) |
National Level Competition on “Salad Mania” | Karunya University | I |
