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Course Syllabus

Course Title: Certificate Course in Food and Nutrition for Self-Employment

Course Duration: 3 Months (Part-Time)

Course Objectives:

To provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills in food and nutrition for self-employment
To enable students to develop their own food and nutrition-based businesses
To equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a career in the food and nutrition industry

Course Overview: This certificate course is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of food and nutrition. The course will cover a range of topics from the basics of food science to the impact of nutraceuticals on health. Additionally, the course will focus on the nutritional needs during extreme conditions and introduction to novel foods.

Teaching Methodology: The teaching methodology will be a mix of lectures, group discussions, case studies, and practical sessions. Students will be provided with reading material and assignments to reinforce their learning. Guest lectures from experts in the field will also be organized to provide students with practical insights into the industry.

Importance for Learner in Career Growth and Self-Employment: This course is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to start their own food and nutrition-based business. Additionally, the course will equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a career in the food and nutrition industry.

Course Contents:

Module 1: Introduction to Food and Nutrition

Overview of Food and Nutrition Industry
Food and Nutrition Trends
Business Opportunities in Food and Nutrition

Module 2: Food Choices and Fitness

Fitness: Your Overall Health!
Smart Eating, Active Living
Your Food Choices: The Inside Story
Healthful Eating, Active Living: One Step at a Time!

Module 3: Basics of Food Science and Nutrition

Basic definition, function, classification, and dietary sources of foods, nutrition, and dietetics
Concept of malnutrition, health, immunity by food, and functions of food
Classification of macronutrients and micronutrients
Is water a nutrient?

Module 4: Nutraceuticals and Health

Definition, classification, and role of nutraceuticals
Introduction to the chemistry of prebiotics and probiotics as functional foods
Effect of nutraceuticals on health and prevention of diseases
Beneficiary microbes and their metabolism for improving health

Module 5: Nutrition During Extremes and Novel Foods

Nutritional principles of adaptation during special circumstances of weather, professions, and diseases
Nutrition for industrial worker: Nutrition for high physical work
Nutrition in space: Nutrition for high physical work
Nutrition for extreme weather conditions
Sports nutrition
Introduction to novel foods, functional foods, and organic foods
Principles of convenience foods Beneficial and harmful effects of genetically modified food
Textured and nano foods

Assessment: The assessment will be based on assignments, quizzes, and a final project. The final project will require students to develop a business plan for a food and nutrition-based business.

Note: The course content can be modified based on the requirements of learners or location. This course is designed for Indian students who are interested in pursuing a career in the food and nutrition industry or starting their own food and nutrition-based business.