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
H.S.C. Passed with HSC with Chemistry, Botany, Biology, Zoology, Home Science, Biochemistry, Computer Science & Child Care / Vocational Course: Nutrition Dietetics
6 Months
September
50
2 years
July
33
55% marks with any of the following degree courses: Home Science/ Nutrition & Dietetics/Food Science and Nutrition / Food Service Management & Dietetics / Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics with Chemistry or Life Science (Botany, Zoology), Biochemistry/Family & Community Science/Nutrition & Dietetics/Food Science & Quality Control/Food Science & Nutrition/ Nutrition/P.G. Diploma in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics/ Biochemistry at ancillary level/Biotech/Chem & Biology/ Food Nutrition & Dietics /B.Sc. Food Technology/Microbiology/ Microbiology with Nanotech/B.Sc. Triple Major (Biotechnology, Chemistry & Zoology)/Nutrition & Dietetics with CA/ B.Sc. Nutrition Food Service Management & Dietetics) B.Voc., (20% students can be admitted with the above said course)
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 | Nature of the Event (Conference/ Seminar/ Workshop) | Title of the Event | Resource Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 & 16-Jul-24 | Hands on Workshop | Leveraging Computational Tools for Obesity Management & Diet Counseling Techniques | Dr. Deeptha Sukumar Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition Sciences, Drexel University, USA |
| S.No | Date | Name and Designation of the Resource Person | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22-Aug-23 | Ms. Dhanusya Assistant Professor, Mother Teresa Women's University, Kodaikanal |
How To Prepare For NET/JRF Examination? |
| 2 | 07-Aug-23 | Ms. Mariammal Pappu Retired Professor, KMCH College of Nursing. |
Let’s make Breastfeeding and work, Work |
| 3 | 28-Jul-23 | Ms. Manimegalai Dietitian, KMCH Hospital, Coimbatore. |
ICU Feeding Formula calculation for various disease conditions |
| 4 | 14-Jul-23 | Clareen Cecily PG Student, Department of Food Technology and Management, Algonquin University, Canada |
Higher Studies opportunities in Foreign University |
| S.No | Date | Nature of the Event (Conference/ Seminar/ Workshop) | Title of the Event | Resource Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10-Aug-23 | Workshop | Awareness On Food Adulteration | Mrs. P. Shamlabanu Ph.D. Scholar - Food and Nutrition, RVS College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore |
| S. No | Date | Name of the Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 06-Sep-23 | Interdepartmental Competition on theme " Development of Coconut Based Value Added Products" in regard of World Coconut Day. |
| 2 | 22-Aug-23 | Sri. G.C.P. Rangarao Memorial Lecture on “Overview of food processing industries and commercial aspects of food packaging” in connection to the 9th IFCON which is to be held on 9th & 10th December in CFTRI, Mysuru. |
drsridevi@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching: 19 years
Food and Nutrition
dean.bas.bs@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching: 25 years | Research: 25 Years
Food Science and Nutrition
priya.a@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching – 14 Years | Research – 14 Years | Industry - 2 Years
jancyrani.d@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching: 4 Years | Research: 8 Years
Food Science and Nutrition
latha.g@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching: 3 Years | Research: 3 Years | Industry – 4 Years
Clinical Nutrition , Sports Nutrition
priyaalini.g@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching – 1.6 Years | Research – 1 Year | Industry – 2.8 Years
Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics
anjali.m@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching: 2.5 Years
Food Processing & Food Science Technology
rakeshwari.m@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching – 1.10 Years
Food Science and Nutrition
kanishka.b@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching – nil
Food Science & 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 | Date | Name of the Staff | Nature of Recognition | Organization / Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 06-Oct-23 | Dr. D. Sridevi | Guest Speaker | K.S.R College of Arts and Science for Women, Tiruchengode |
| S.No | Date | Name of the Staff | Event | Organization / Institution |
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1 |
08-May-23 |
Mrs. U. Rasikha |
Online Quiz |
Arul Anandar College, Madurai |
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2 |
27-May-23 |
Mrs. U. Rasikha |
Quiz Course in Medical Biochemistry and Immunology Laboratory |
SGRD Institute of Medical & Technology, Gurdaspur |
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3 |
31-May-23 |
Dr. D. Sridevi Mrs. Kavya Jyothi. H Ms. Anjali M. Dr. D. Jancy Rani Ms. Rakeshwari M. Mrs. U. Rasikha |
Professional Development Workshop on Digital Creativity Skills |
Adobe Academic Essential Programme |
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4 |
19-May-23 |
Mrs. U. Rasikha |
Short Online Course on Biosimilar Insulins |
IDF School Of Diabetes |
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5 |
30-May-23 |
Mrs. U. Rasikha |
Nutrition Education Programme - Growth Monitoring by ICMR |
NIN And Ministry Of Women And Child Development Under Poshan Abiyan |
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Nutrition Education Programme - Immunization by ICMR |
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Nutrition Education Programme - Infant and Young Child Feeding by ICMR |
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Nutrition Education Programme - Mother Health and Nutrition by ICMR |
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6 |
29-Aug-23 to 30-Aug-23 |
Mrs. Madumitha Ms. Priyaalini |
Workshop on “Commercial Production of Fruit and Vegetable Products “ |
TNAU, Coimbatore |
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7 |
08-Sep-23 |
Mrs. U. Rasikha |
Online Training on Advance Manufacturing (Mapped on Fostac) |
Food Industry Capacity and Skill Imitative |
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8 |
09-Sep-23 |
Dr. D. Sridevi Mrs. Madumitha |
Nutrition Awareness Seminar |
Poultry Farmers regulatory Committee |
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9 |
11-Sep-23 to 15-Sep-23 |
Mrs. Kavya Jyothi. H |
5 day National level Seminar cum Workshop on “Research Article Writing and Journal Selection” |
IYARVI Research Institute, Erode |
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10 |
16-Oct-23 |
Mrs. Kavya Jyothi. H Mrs. U. Rasikha |
Webinar on IEEE- Enhancing your project work and research |
Dr. N.G.P. Institute of Technology |
| S.No | Date | Name of the Staff | Name of the Event | Title of Presentation | Organization / Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20-Sep-23 to 21-Sep-23 | Mrs. U. Rasikha | International Conference on Unleash and Reintegrate The Miracle Millets To Sustain Nutritional Security. | Topic – Millet, An Bound Of Nutrition Transformation To Healthy Nation Achieving Food And Nutrition Security | Vellalar College For Women, Erode. |
| S.No | Name of the Faculty | Title | Journal Name | ISSN / ISBN No., Date of publishing, Vol. No. | Impact Factor | Indexed in (SCI/WoS/UGC/SSCI/Scopus) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
Mrs. Kavya Jyothi. H Ms. Anjali M. |
Formulation and Development of Fruit Leather incorporated with papaya peel powder |
International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field |
ISSN(O):2455-0620 volume 9, issue 5 May, 2023 |
6.719 |
UGC Care |
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2 |
Ms. Anjali M. Mrs. Kavya Jyothi. H |
Analyzing Malnutrition Scores Among Pre- Adolescent Population in Rural Tirupur |
International Journal for Innovative Research In Multidisciplinary Field |
ISSN(O):2455-0620 Volume 9, Issue 8 August, 2023 |
6.719 |
UGC Care |
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3 |
Mrs. Kavya Jyothi. H |
Developing educational game for pre-school children to improve dietary choices |
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation |
ISSN:2582-7138 volume 4, issue 3 June, 2023 |
5.307 |
Peer reviewed Journal |
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4 |
Mrs. Rasikha U |
Development of Eco Friendly Edible Packaging Films Using Rice Starch |
Research journal of agricultural Sciences |
ISSN: 0976-1675 Volume 14, issue 04 August, 2023 |
2.603 |
UGC CARE |
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5 |
Dr. D. Sridevi |
Standardization And Quality Evaluation on Formulation of Ready to Eat Pani Poories: Under Utilized Minor Millet Super Foods |
Proceedings of International Conference On "Unleash and Reintegrate The Miracle Millets To Sustain Nutritional Security" |
ISBN : 978-93-92042-706 September, 2023 |
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6 |
Dr. D. Sridevi |
Impact of Assessment on Nutrition Knowledge among ICDS workers in Sivagangai District |
SSR Institute of International Journal of Life Science |
ISSN(O): 2581-8740 volume 9,issue 5 September, 2023 |
7.803 |
SCOPUS |
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7 |
Mrs. Rasikha U |
Development Of Pizza Base with Malted Millet Flour |
Proceedings of International Conference On "Unleash and Reintegrate The Miracle Millets To Sustain Nutritional Security" |
ISBN : 978-93-92042-706 September, 2023 |
- |
- |
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8 |
Ms. M. Anjali |
Millets – A way to nutritional security |
Proceedings of International Conference On "Unleash and Reintegrate The Miracle Millets To Sustain Nutritional Security" |
ISBN : 978-93-92042-706 September, 2023 |
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9 |
Ms. M. Anjali |
Millet product innovation, its promotion and market access |
Proceedings of International Conference On "Unleash and Reintegrate The Miracle Millets To Sustain Nutritional Security" |
ISBN : 978-93-92042-706 September, 2023 |
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- |
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10 |
Ms. M. Anjali |
Marketing strategies and product development of millets |
Proceedings of International Conference On "Unleash and Reintegrate The Miracle Millets To Sustain Nutritional Security" |
ISBN : 978-93-92042-706 September, 2023 |
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11 |
Ms. M. Anjali |
Understanding the antinutritional factors and bioactive compounds of little millet |
Proceedings of International Conference On "Unleash and Reintegrate The Miracle Millets To Sustain Nutritional Security" |
ISBN : 978-93-92042-706 September, 2023 |
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12 |
Ms. M. Anjali |
Millet to strengthen the world against food insecurity |
Proceedings of International Conference On "Unleash And Reintegrate The Miracle Millets To Sustain Nutritional Security" |
ISBN : 978-93-92042-706 September, 2023 |
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13 |
Ms. M. Anjali |
Influence of RMBP present on bran of foxtail millet in treating colon cancer |
Proceedings of International Conference On "Unleash and Reintegrate The Miracle Millets To Sustain Nutritional Security" |
ISBN : 978-93-92042-706 September, 2023 |
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14 |
Ms. M. Anjali |
Processing, preservation and storing techniques of millets |
Proceedings of International Conference On "Unleash and Reintegrate The Miracle Millets To Sustain Nutritional Security" |
ISBN : 978-93-92042-706 September, 2023 |
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15 |
Ms. M. Anjali |
Nutritional potential of finger and pearl millet |
Proceedings of International Conference On "Unleash and Reintegrate The Miracle Millets To Sustain Nutritional Security" |
ISBN : 978-93-92042-706 September, 2023 |
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16 |
Dr. D. Sridevi |
A Comparative Study of Organic cultivation of Trigreens with Vermicompost |
Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology |
ISSN: 0256-971X(P) Vol: 44, October, 2023 |
2.394 |
WoS |
| S.No | Date | Name of the Student | Event | Title of Presentation | Organization / Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28-Jul-23 | Prakadheswari V | Interdepartmental poster competition on "Hepatitis and its Prevention" in view of World Hepatitis Day 2023 | "Hepatitis and its Prevention" | Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore |
| S.No | Date | Name of the Student(s) | Event | Organization / Institution | Prize won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
06-Sep-23 |
Rowena Deborah Thomas Ayisha Amrin .J |
Coconut Day Competition - Development of Coconut based Value Added Products" |
Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore |
I |
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2 |
Bhavadharani M Ishwaria S |
III |
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3 |
08-Sep-23 |
Keerthana.S Janani Shree Kokila Brindhashree Sowmeya Mukil.K.A Priyadharshini.M Swathi.P.S |
Nutrition Awareness Program |
Poultry Regulatory Committee |
Participation |
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4 |
12-Sep-23 |
Mary Nisha P A Leoffa Marrio.E |
Dance Competition |
SNS College, Coimbatore |
I |
