Certificate in Intermittent Fasting Diet

The Certificate in Intermittent Fasting Diet has been developed by the Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics Studies at IGMPI to equip professionals with comprehensive knowledge of the scientific principles, dietary applications, and health implications of intermittent fasting. It provides a scientific and practical framework for implementing time-restricted eating. Intermittent Fasting focuses on when to eat rather than what to eat, helping improve metabolic health, support weight loss, enhance insulin sensitivity, and promote longevity through natural processes. It’s a simple yet powerful dietary strategy increasingly used in clinical nutrition, fitness coaching, and disease management.

This certificate programme addresses foundational topics including metabolic mechanisms such as autophagy and insulin sensitivity, popular fasting protocols, comparative analysis with caloric restriction, and the impact on weight management and chronic disease prevention. The programme also covers hydration strategies, transition meals, safety considerations, and ethical counseling practices. Through case studies and current research, the programme prepares participants to design personalized, evidence-based intermittent fasting plans that promote metabolic health and wellbeing in clinical, community, and wellness settings.

1. Nutrition Principles and Diet Composition

• Macronutrient balancing during eating windows

• Role of micronutrients and supplements

2. Scientific Mechanisms

• Autophagy and cellular repair

• Improved insulin sensitivity

• Enhanced fat metabolism

3. Popular Fasting Types

• 16:8 daily fasting pattern

• 5:2 low-calorie schedule

• OMAD and circadian fasting

4. Intermittent Fasting vs Caloric Restriction

• Focus on timing vs quantity

• Metabolic and hormonal differences

• Impact on fat and muscle retention

5. Health Benefits

• Weight management and diabetes control

• Cardiovascular and metabolic improvements

• Reduced inflammation and oxidative stress

6. Hydration and Transition Meals

• Water, herbal teas, black coffee

• Electrolyte maintenance

• Gentle breaking of fasts

7. Safety, Contraindications, and Ethical Practice

• Considerations for specific populations

• Medical supervision and monitoring

• Ethical dietary counseling practices

8. Practitioner Case Studies

Eligibility

Any Diploma holder/ graduation/ B.tech/ B.Sc. in Nutrition/ Home Science/ Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Botany/ Zoology/ Food Science/ Food Technology/ BE/ B.Pharma/ MBBS/ BDS/ BHMS/ BUMS/ BAMS or any other discipline. 

Programme Duration

The duration of the certificate programme is 4 days.

Programme Mode

Registration is currently open for Part-time (Online Live Classes) mode.

Programme Deliverables

• The training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry's expectations.

• Interactive online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants.

• Online discussion of the certificate programme topics for ensuring active participation of each attendee.

• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Assessment & Certification

Online assessment will be conducted at the end of the programme and after successful completion; the participants will be awarded Certificate in Intermittent Fasting Diet by Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics Studies, IGMPI.

Future Career Prospects

The Certificate in Intermittent Fasting Diet offered by the Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics Studies (CNDS), IGMPI, equips participants with comprehensive knowledge of intermittent fasting protocols, metabolic health benefits, and practical diet planning. Career opportunities for certified professionals include roles as Clinical Nutritionists, Wellness Coaches, Metabolic Health Consultants, Lifestyle Therapists, Program Developers, and Educators. With the growing popularity of time-restricted eating and evidence-based fasting approaches, this certification prepares professionals for roles in hospitals, wellness centers, fitness facilities, research institutions, and community nutrition programs focused on weight management, diabetes care, and holistic health optimization.

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 11:59 PM 10^th Nov 2025.

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