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Diploma In Applied Nutrition Food Science and Dietetics- Batch 138

Course Instructor: Saraswathi Usha

₹95000.00

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Course Overview

Schedule of Classes

Start Date & End Date

Jul 25 2025 - Jan 30 2026

Course Curriculum

1 Subject

Diploma In Applied Nutrition Food Science and Dietetics- 138

30 Exercises75 Learning Materials

NFNA Learn Tutorials

01. How to join class from NFNA Learn Application.

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How to connect to class through from NFNA application (Android Phone).

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How to connect to class through iPhone?

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How to join the class from NFNA Learn Web Portal (Using Chrome On Phone)?

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How to join the class in NFNA Learn Web Portal Using Desktop or PC?

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How to check the class records, curriculum, and quizzes?

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How to access uploaded videos in NFNA Learn Web Portal in Chrome in Android, IOS & Laptop?

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04. How to access the uploaded videos in NFNA Learn Application on Android and IOS (iPhone) Device?

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How to attempt Quiz on NFNA Learn Application on Android or IOS (iPhone) Device?

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How to attempt quiz in NFNA Learn Web Portal in Google Chrome for IOS Device, Laptop or PC?

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How to upload assignment in NFNA Learn Web Portal using Laptop, Desktop or PC?

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How to check feedback of your assignments given by faculty in NFNA Learn Web Portal?

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How to rate the class or give feedback to faculty in NFNA Learn Application?

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How to check feedback of assignment given by faculty in NFNA Learn Application?

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How to pay installment from NFNA Application?

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How to attempt exam on NFNA Learn application?

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How to Submit Course Review on NFNA Learn application?

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Study Material

Course Textbook

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Types of Diets

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Dietary Guidelines for Indians - National Institute of Nutrition

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Indian RDAs - Revised 2023

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How to Read a Study

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Meal Planner

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Meal Plan Template

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Selecting Healthy Edible Oil in the Indian Context

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Case Studies - Assignments

Calculate Your Calorie Requirements

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Calculate Your Macronutrient Requirements

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Submit Your Food Exchange & Meal Break-Up

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Your Final Meal Plan

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Nutrition Plan - Diabetes & CVD Case Study

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Nutrition Plan - Hypothyroidism & PCOS Case Study

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Introduction

01. Introduction and Orientation Session - 25 July 2025

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02. Introduction to Food and Nutrition - 29 July 2025

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01. Insulin Resistance (From Previous Batch) - 14 October 2025

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Introduction to Food and Nutrition

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Macronutrients

01. Daily Value and Carbohydrates - 01 August 2025

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02. GI,GL and RDA of CHO. Dietary Fiber - 05 August 2025

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Carbohydrates

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03. Dietary Fiber (Gut Microbiota) and Protein - 08 August 2025

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Dietary fiber

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04. RDA of Protein and Fats - 12 August 2025

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Proteins

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05. Fats and RDA's - 19 August 2025

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Fats

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06. Water and Electrolytes - 22 August 2025

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Water And Electrolyte Balance

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Micronutrients

01. Fat Soluble and Water Soluble Vitamins - 26 August 2025

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Fats Soluble Vitamins

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Water Soluble Vitamins

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02. Macro and Micro Minerals - 29 August 2025

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Macrominerals

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Microminerals

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Type of Diets & Supplements

01. LCD, Atkins Diet, Ketogenic Diet - 03 September 2025

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02. Vegan, Mediterranean Diet and Intermittent Fasting - 05 September 2025

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Types Of Diets

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03. Supplements - 09 September 2025

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Supplements

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Assessing Clients & Nutrition Planning

01. Assessing Clients - 12 September 2025

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Assessing Clients

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Cronometer & Food Exchange Tables - Theory

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Combining Meal Break-up and Cronometer - Case Study Demonstration

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02. Nutrition Plan - Step 1 & Step 2 Calculate Target Weight and Calories Out - 16 September 2025

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03. Step 3 - Calculating Calories Out - 19 September 2025

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04. Create a Nutrition Plan with Meal Planner - 23 September 2025

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05. Practical Session - Meal Planning - 26 September 2025

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Nutrition planning

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Diploma Course Materials

Course Textbook

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Diabetes - Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Tables (3)

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IDRS - Diabetes Risk Score Calculator

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Textbook - Krause's Food & The Nutrition Care Process (L. Kathleen Mahan & Janice L. Raymond)

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Textbook - Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology

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Textbook - Nutrient Requirements for Indians - RDAs + EARs (ICMR & NIN)

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Ainsworth Compendium of Physical Activities (2011)

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Meal Planner - Student Version

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Indian RDAs - Revised 2024

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NFNA Diet Plan Template

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NFNA Sports Nutrition Diet Plan Template

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Foundations of Clinical Nutrition

01. Advanced Research and It's Importance - 03 October 2025

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Quiz - Advanced Research

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02. The Organ systems - Cells and Organelles - 07 October 2025

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Quiz - Cells

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03. Digestive System - 10 October 2025

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Quiz - The Digestive System

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Diabetes & CVD

01. Insulin Resistance (From Previous Batch) - 14 October 2025

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02. CHO Distribution and Insulin Secretion Pattern - 17 October 2025

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Quiz - Diabetes

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Quiz - Cardiovascular Diseases

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Thyroid & PCOS

Quiz - Hypothyroidism & Hyperthyroidism

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Quiz - PCOS

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Sports Nutrition

Quiz - Introduction to Sports Nutrition

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Quiz - Endurance Athletes

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Quiz - Muscle Gain Athletes

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Endurance Live Case Study

03. Advanced PAL Calculations Live Case Study - 03 April 2025

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04. Endurance Nutrition (Part 1) - 06 April 2025

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05. Endurance Nutrition (Part 2) - 12 April 2025

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06. Endurance Nutrition Case Study & Muscle Gain (Part 1) - 19 April 2025

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Food Exchange & Meal Break-Up

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Plan 1 - 2360 Kcals

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Plan 2 - 2638 Kcals

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Plan 3 - 3100 Kcals

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Muscle Gain Live Case Study

Food Exchange and Meal Break-up Tables

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Cronometer SS

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Nutrition Plan

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07. Muscle Gain (Part 2) - 29 November 2024

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08. Muscle Gain Breakout Sessions - 03 December 2024

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Effective Communication

Course Instructor

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Saraswathi Usha

13 Courses   •   223 Students

Saraswathi Usha is a highly experienced Clinical Nutritionist with a Master’s in Food and Nutrition and certifications in Pediatric Nutrition and Diabetic Care. She specializes in personalized online diet consultations and lifestyle modifications for various health conditions, including diabetes, PCOS, and cardiovascular health. With 12+ years of experience, including roles at Apollo Hospitals, Motherhood, Ovum Hospitals, and Cult. Fit, she has also contributed to the education of aspiring nutritionists as a faculty member at VLCC. Passionate about holistic wellness, Saraswathi is actively involved in community health initiatives and collaborates with start-ups to provide accessible health solutions. Her expertise is reflected in her publications, including chapters in books on diabetes management. Beyond her professional pursuits, she enjoys travel, nature, and maintains a balanced lifestyle through spiritual practices.