The department of Nutrition and Dietetics was incepted in the year 1983. The undergraduate programme in Nutrition and Dietetics includes the complete study of basic components of foods; their nutrients chemistry and metabolism; technology involved in food processing and preservation; food safety; functional food and nutrigenomics; meal planning, quantity food production and therapeutic dietary modifications with a focus on human health and well-being. Nutrition is the foundation for good health that is a vital component of national development. The department is making concerted efforts to achieve the national goal of “Health for All” through its continuous societal outreach activities in the rural areas serving the women and children, there by realizing the vision of our esteemed institution. Since its inception, the department has directed its activities towards development of the community to shape the prospective academicians, administrators, researchers, entrepreneurs and health conscious citizens.
Goals
- Empowering women in the domains of nutrition and health.
- To inculcate knowledge through outreach programmes and extension activities.
- To provide a strong theoretical foundation supported by practical approach
- Skill training in collaboration with organizations and industries to enhance employability
- To strengthen dietary counseling skills by providing internship at multispeciality hospitals
- To inculcate social citizenship
Programme offered
| B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics |
Course Structure
 UG |
Research
| Research Projects | Books Published | Seminars Organized |
|---|---|---|
| Minor projects - 3 | 8 | National - 2 State - 1 Webinar - 8 (International – 2; National - 6) |
Result
UG
University Rank
UG
| YEAR | RANK | NAME |
| 2021-2022 | 2 | A. R.Vilasini |
| 2020-2021 | 14 | A. Bhavatharani Aarthavi |
| 2019-2020 | 1 | S. Deeptha |
| 2018-2019 | 5 | M R. Dharmu Muthu Meenakshi |
| 2017-2018 | 2 | P. Amirthavarshini |
Activities
Department
- Conducted Nutrition, Health Awareness, Personal Hygiene and sanitation awareness at panchayat union school, Panchayat Union School, Aravanur, Woriyur on 16.02.2023.
- A seminar on “Food Security-A way forward with Magic Millets” was conducted on 09.02.2023.
- In connection with World Cancer Day on “Why Cancer” highlighting the role of millets in cancer prevention 08.02.2023.
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics and SEERA’s Diet Clinic organized Basic Manufacturing Certificate Course in collaboration with Tiruchirappalli District Administration and Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department on 28.01.2023.
- Organized a meeting on 21.01.2023 on the topic Mighty millets and 3A’s recommended by Indian Dietetics Association.
- Special lecture was organised on the topic Spice O Chemicals to commemorate National Nutrition Week celebration on 15.12.2022.
- Novel jewellery making contest on the concept of "spice deck" was conducted on 13.12.2022.
- In connection with International Women’s Day, One Day Workshop on “Happy Parenting” was organized on 08.03.2022.
- The department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Music and Centre for Ethics and Human Values jointly organized an event “CONNECT” for children with special needs belonging to The Dolphin Special School and Centre and The Sea Gull Special School on 02.09.2022.
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics and SEERA’s Diet Clinic in collaboration with Ekam Foundation , Inner Wheel Club of Tiruchirappalli Metro conducted Breast Feeding awareness Programme on 02.08.2022
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics and SEERA’s Diet Clinic conducted awareness programme in various Government and Private hospitals in and around Trichy on importance of Breast feeding to commemorate breast feeding week celebrations 2022 from 01.08.2022 to 08.08.2022
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics and SEERA’s Diet Clinic in collaboration with Tiruchirappalli District Administration and Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department organized Signature Campaign in connection with Food festival 2022 on 25.07.2022
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics and SEERA’s Diet Clinic in collaboration with Tiruchirappalli District Administration and Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department organized Oath taking programme in connection with Food festival 2022 on 25.07.2022
- National Web Conference on the topic “Bioremediation -A powerful weapon against environmental pollution” and “Women’s Contribution to Science” was organized to commemorate National Science day on 07.03.2022
- One Day Seminar was organized on the topic “Promoting Health for Children and Adolescents” and “Optimizing Women’s Health through Nutrition” on 30.09.2021
- An online Quiz on Breast Feeding was conducted from 01.08.2021 to 30.08.2021 where participants from various states participated.
- Breast feeding week celebration webinar were organized in collaboration with Inner wheel Trichy, Metro, TRIOGS, Trichy, Indian Academics of Paediatrics, ICDS and Ekam Foundation on 05.08.2021
- Nutrition Education was imparted to pregnant and lactating mothers on 04.08.2021.
- A UGC sponsored international web conference on “Emerging Trends in Food, Nutrition and Health” under NSDC was held on 24.04.2021. Prof. S. Vimal Karani, Professor in Nutrigenetics & Nutrigenomics, United Kingdom and Dr. Kumari M. Rathnayake, Senior Lecturer, Srilanka were resource persons
- A national webinar on “Healthy Food Choices - Glycemic Index” was organized on 27.10.2020
- A national webinar on “Journey of Inquisitiveness to Research” was conducted on 12.09.2020
- A national webinar on "Impact of COVID - 19 on Health and Nutrition" was conducted on 08.09.2020
- In connection with World Breast Feeding Week - 2020, a national webinar on “Holistic Development of the Child through Breast Feeding” on 04.08.2020
- A national webinar on “A2 Milk and Career Prospects in Dairy Industry” was organized on 24.06.2020
- A national webinar on “Potentials of Probiotics & Prebiotics" was held on 23.06.2020. Dr. S. Vijayalakshmi, Research professor School of food science and biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea was the resource person
- A national webinar on “COVID-19 Pandemic and Immunity” was conducted on 17.06.2020.
- An international webinar on “Nutritional Genomics” was organized on 13.06.2020. Prof. S. Vimal Karani, Professor in Nutrigenetics & Nutrigenomics, Programme Director for Nutrition Degree Programmes, Principal Investigator & Founder of GeNuine Collaboration, Hugh Sinclair Unit of Human Nutrition, University of Reading, United Kingdom served as the resource person.
- A UGC-NSQF sponsored one day national seminar on "New Vistas in Food Processing in Augmenting Entrepreneurship" was organized on 31.01.2020
- A UGC sponsored one day seminar on "Role of Indian Traditional Medicinal System in Health" was organized on 06.09.2017
- A UGC sponsored one day seminar on "Double Burden of Malnutrition" was organized on 04.09.2019
- A UGC sponsored one day seminar on "Brain Training for Teens – An Approach to positive Mental Health" was organized on 10.02.2016
- A UGC sponsored one day seminar on "Development of Nutraceutical Carriers for functional Food Application" was organized on 01.09.2016
- The students benefit from Internship programmes focusing on Dietetics and Nutrition
- The department regularly organises field visit, industrial visit and visits to Research Institute
- The faculty and the students regularly participate in the programmes of All India Radio to disseminate information on health, nutrition and the importance of balanced diet
Students
- Ms. V.Kowshika, Ms.R.Yazhini, Ms.R.Kaviyapriya, Ms.R.Bhavani and Ms.S.Nithya received appreciation certificate for Best Volunteer Service and Dedication in Eat Right – Millet Mela 2023
- Ms.V.Kowshika, Ms.R.Yazhini, Ms.R.Kaviyapriya, Ms.R.Bhavani and Ms.S.Nithya received II place in Millet awareness stall in Eat Right – Millet Mela 2023
- Ms.K. Gayathri secured III place in the Net ball Intercollegiate sports and tournament (Women) and selected to represent Bhrathidasan University Net Ball Team
- Ms. V. Kowshika, received III place in the connection competition - Eat Right Mela 2022 conducted by Tiruchirappalli District administration and Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department
- Ms.R. Kaviya received V place in the national level drawing competition conducted by Kaviarasar Kalai Tamill Sangam
- Ms. S. Priyanka secured I place in Fruits and vegetable carving competition conducted by Delta Diabetes Centre in the Nutrition week Celebration 2022
- Ms. S. Srivanathi secured III place in Fireless cooking competition conducted by Delta Diabetes Centre in the Nutrition week Celebration 2022
- Ms. V. Mayuri won first prize in the poster presentation competition in the national webinar organized by Shrimathi Devkunvar Nanalal Bhatt Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai
- Ms. T. Priyanka won the best outgoing student award
- Ms. T. Priyanka secured second prize in Tamil oratorical competition conducted by Chidambaram Pillai College for Women, Manachanallur, Trichy
- Ms. T. Priyanka secured first prize (As You Like It) conducted by National College, Rotary Club, Trichy
- Ms. A. Shivpoornima Anbuselvan secured third prize in verse writing competition conducted by Lady Doak’s College of Arts and Science, Madurai
- Ms. A. Shivpoornima Anbuselvan secured second prize in Hindi Play conducted by Lady Doak’s College of Arts and Science, Madurai
- Ms. A. Shivpoornima Anbuselvan secured second prize in Anthakshri conducted by Lady Doak’s College of Arts and Science, Madurai
- Ms. T. Priyanka, secured first prize in Tamil oratorical competition conducted by Cauvery College, Trichy
- Ms. T. Priyanka, secured third prize in Tamil oratorical competition conducted by Consumer club, Trichy
- Ms. S. Keerthana, secured third Prize in dance competition conducted by Lady Doak’s College of Arts and Science, Madurai
- Ms. A. Shivpoornima Anbuselvan secured second prize in English debate conducted by Bharathidasan University, Trichy.
- Ms. T. Priyanka secured third prize in speech and poem writing organised by Khadir Mohaidin College, Adhirampattinam
- Ms. G. Nandhini secured third prize in Nutricollage conducted by Jamal Mohammed College, Trichy
- Ms. K. Maheswari and N.Gayathri secured first prize in poster presentation in National seminar conducted by Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore
- Ms. S. Veena secured second prize in fusion dance conducted by Indira Gandhi College, Trichy
- Ms. S. Veena secured first prize in folk dance conducted by Bishop Heber College, Trichy
- Ms. S. Veena secured second prize in folk song conducted by Bishop Heber College, Trichy
- Ms. D. Selvarani secured second prize in the poster presentation in UGC sponsored National Conference on "Recent trends in Adolescent Nutrition and Reproductive health" conducted by the department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam University Coimbatore.
Resources
Special Instruments
- Electronics top loading balance
- Binocular Microscope (Almicro make)
- Magnus Monocular Microscope
- Treadmill
- Digital pH meter
- Water distillation
- Water purifier
- Hot Air oven
- Muffle Furnace
- Digital calorimeter
- Sphygmomanometer
- Haemoglobinometer
- Micro wave oven
- Air fryer HD
- Cabinet Drier
- Food Processor
- Bakery oven (Double Deck Oven)
- Micro Kjeldhal apparatus
- Soxhlet apparatus
- Laminar flow chamber Horizontal 3X2 MM
- Electronic Weighing balance(Upto 5kg)
- Colony counter - 4 digit
Highlights
- Patent applied and published by faculty
- MoU’s signed with MPR foods, Dolphin Special school
- Consultancy services rendered through various EDP activities
- Sensitizing the students to nutrition, food security and malnutrition to achieve UN’s sustainable development goals
- Sustained social outreach activities in the neighbourhood community
- Empowering women in the domains of nutrition and health
- National nutrition week celebration – Exhibition, Health education, competitions, nutrition messages through media
- National breast feeding week celebration – Awareness to the nursing mothers in governmental & private hospitals
- Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) for women & students
- Hands-on-skill training for Students & faculty
- Dissemination of Nutrition education dissemination to various target groups in the neighbouring villages
- Imparting nutritional knowledge and health awareness to the community through mass media - All India Radio, Trichy
- Dietary internship in multi specialty hospitals
- Field work, field visit to the local community, ICDS centre
- Student’s project on community nutrition focusing on the health and nutrition of women and children
- Visits to industries, laboratory and food service establishments
- Short term training in research institutes
- Standardization of novel recipes and organizing a model canteen
- Nutrition related issues are assessed and remedial measures were suggested to different target groups through SEERA’S Diet Clinic