Workshop on: Antioxidants and Phytochemicals

The importance of antioxidants and phytochemicals is rapidly gaining attention in nutritional science, health promotion, and disease prevention. These plant-derived compounds are known for their protective role against oxidative stress, inflammation, and the development of chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative disorders.

This workshop is designed to build a scientific and practical understanding of antioxidants and phytochemicals, their dietary sources, mechanisms of action, and the importance of spreading awareness regarding their benefits. It also aims to equip nutrition professionals, healthcare workers, and students with the tools to promote plant-based health strategies effectively.

Objective:

To promote a unified understanding of antioxidants and phytochemicals as vital components of a balanced diet and to create awareness on integrating them into daily food habits for improved health outcomes.

Advantages of Certification:

• Enhances credibility as a health educator or nutritionist in preventive care.
• Preferred by wellness centres, diet consultancies, and health organizations for health communication roles.
• Helps in the design of antioxidant-focused menus, supplements, or educational campaigns.
• Prepares professionals to integrate plant-based bioactive compounds into public health planning and nutritional counselling.

Topics for Workshop on Antioxidants and Phytochemicals:

1. Basic Introduction to Antioxidants & Phytochemicals

• What are antioxidants?
• What are phytochemicals?
• Why they matter in modern nutrition

2. Mechanism of Action

• Free radicals and oxidative stress
• How antioxidants neutralize oxidative damage
• Role of phytochemicals in inflammation and cell protection

3. Classification and Examples

• Water-soluble vs fat-soluble antioxidants
• Major classes of phytochemicals: Flavonoids, Carotenoids, Polyphenols, Glucosinolates

4. Dietary Sources

• Fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, legumes, and whole grains
• Color-coded nutrition: The "Eat the Rainbow" concept

5. Scientific Evidence & Health Benefits

• Prevention of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, neurodegeneration
• Immune boosting and anti-aging properties

6. Integrating Antioxidants in Daily Practice

• Menu planning
• Indian dietary phytochemicals vs Western diet antioxidants
• Local food sources and their global relevance

7. Case Studies Discussion

Eligibility

Any Diploma holder/ graduation/ B.tech/ B.Sc. in Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Botany/ Zoology/ Food Science/ Food Technology/ BE/ B.Pharma/ MBBS/ BDS/ BHMS/ BUMS/ BAMS or any other discipline. Diploma holders are eligible for our Executive Diploma, Industry Certificate, and Certificate Programmes.

Workshop Deliverables

• The study resources for the Workshop topic ensuring the needs of the audience will be provided to all the participants. The training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry's expectations.
• An interactive lecture on the topic giving all flexibility to the participants.
• Online discussion of the Workshop topic for ensuring active participation of each attendee.
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Workshop Schedule (Tentative)

Dates: 1^st and 2^nd August, 2025

Workshop Completion Certification

All the participants will be awarded Certificate of Participation by Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics Studies, IGMPI. The physical copy of the certificate of completion will be dispatched to your address.

For further enquiries, call or write to us on:
18001031071 (Toll Free -9:00 am to 5:30 pm IST-except on Central Government holidays)/ info@igmpi.ac.in