Workshop on: Dietary Supplements

 The Dietary Supplements module provides a clear understanding of the role, regulation, and responsible use of supplements in modern nutrition. Supplements can help bridge nutritional gaps, support therapeutic goals, and enhance performance when used appropriately under guidance.

This module equips nutrition professionals to evaluate, recommend, and monitor supplement use safely and ethically.

Benefits of this training include:

• Make informed supplement choices for different populations
• Understand evidence-based uses and avoid overprescription
• Communicate clearly with clients about supplement safety

Topics for Dietary Supplements Workshop:

1. Introduction to Supplements

• Definition and classification: vitamins, minerals, herbals, nutraceuticals
• Supplements vs food fortification

2. Commonly Used Supplements

• Multivitamins, protein powders, omega-3s, B12, D, iron, calcium
• Ayurvedic and herbal supplements in India

3. When Are Supplements Needed?

• Deficiencies, restricted diets (vegan, elderly), chronic diseases
• Fitness goals, pregnancy, post-surgery recovery

4. Regulation and Safety

• FSSAI guidelines (India), FDA (USA)
• Recognizing quality certifications, avoiding adulterated products

5. Risks and Interactions

• Overuse, mega-dosing risks, toxicity
• Drug-nutrient interactions and contraindications

6. Client Education and Label Reading

• How to read supplement labels
• Educating clients about dosage, timing, and duration

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