sir I'm studying in class 12 and of commerce stream but I want to be a dietitian. what would be the next step now?
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30th Nov, 2020
Hello,
After completing your graduation and post-graduation/ PG diploma, you will be termed as a Nutritionist.
For this you have register yourself with Indian Dietetic Association as a Registered Dietician.
- You are required to pass the entrance exam conducted by the Indian Dietetic Association (IDA).
- You should have either completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics or a M.Sc. in Food & Nutrition, followed by a 6-months internship after graduation, to be eligible for the exam.
For exam pattern
It will be divided into 2 papers.
- Paper 1 will have Human Physiology, Biochemistry, Physiologic and Metabolic Changes in Disease, Food Microbiology, etc.
- Paper-2 includes Human Nutrition and Meal Management, Community Nutrition, Diet Therapy (Theory), etc.
You can do these courses ;
- Certificate in Dietetics
- Diploma in Diet Assistant
- Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- B.Sc. in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Hope this helps!!
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